CORPUS CHRISTI — Abraham Quintanilla Jr., a guiding force behind the career of Tejano music legend Selena Quintanilla and a prominent figure in Texas music history, has died. His family confirmed the news in a statement shared on social media.

The announcement was made by his son, Abraham Quintanilla III, who wrote on Instagram that it was “with a heavy heart” he was sharing news of his father’s passing.

Quintanilla Jr. was widely known for his role in managing and mentoring his daughter as she rose to international fame in the early 1990s. As the head of the Quintanilla family and leader of Selena y Los Dinos, he helped propel Tejano music into the national spotlight, shaping a sound that would influence generations of artists.

Selena Quintanilla was killed in 1995 at the age of 23, a loss that shocked the world and left a lasting mark on the music industry. In the years since, her family, led in large part by her father, worked to preserve her legacy and expand her reach to new audiences.

Following the announcement, tributes and messages of condolence poured in from fans and members of the music community, many recognizing Quintanilla Jr.’s enduring dedication to Selena’s memory and to Latin music as a whole.

No additional information about the cause of death or funeral arrangements has been released as of late.

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