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Carlos Marin is dead

Silver Lining — Sun, 19 Dec 2021 20:44:29 GMT

OMG, I'm absolutely shocked and in tears. Carlos Marin, the fabulous Il Divo baritone has died. He had Co-vid and has been hospitalized in critical care for some time. He was placed in an induced coma and intubated. I'm stunned. He had the most beautiful voice. The other Il Divo vocalists must be devastated.

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meallen616 — Sun, 19 Dec 2021 21:08:38 GMT

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chickenbutt — Sun, 19 Dec 2021 21:21:36 GMT

Oh no! I didn't know the name but something had me to open the thread.

Il Divo is so great. I got fortunate to be able to go to one of their concerts here in Reno a number of years ago. It was spectacular and even my husband loved it. They just happened to be here on our anniversary.

RIP

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Silver Lining — Sun, 19 Dec 2021 21:43:40 GMT

All of Il Divo's upcoming concerts were cancelled when he became ill. However, no information was published so we had no idea what was wrong and how terribly sick he was. He and the quartet first came on the scene in 2003, sang with Barbra Streisand. His duet with Celine Dion singing "I Believe in You" was divine, touching and inspiring. His voice was so rich, so warm, so unforgettable. I was watching and listening to IL Divo last night on YouTube. For anyone here who isn't familiar with Carlos Marin and the Il Divo quartet, please look them up and listen to their beautiful voices. You could fall in love.

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Silver Lining — Sun, 19 Dec 2021 21:59:46 GMT

@chickenbutt wrote:
Oh no! I didn't know the name but something had me to open the thread.

Il Divo is so great. I got fortunate to be able to go to one of their concerts here in Reno a number of years ago. It was spectacular and even my husband loved it. They just happened to be here on our anniversary.

RIP

@chickenbutt

I should have written a much better title so that this thread and Il Divo would have been recognized. I very, very rarely start threads but this heartbreaking news was really shocking. Like you said, Il Divo was spectacular.

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AuntG — Sun, 19 Dec 2021 22:02:39 GMT

Just listened to their Christmas CD. Didn't know him by name, but knew the voice. So tragic!

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chickenbutt — Sun, 19 Dec 2021 22:03:18 GMT

@Silver Lining wrote:
@chickenbutt wrote:
Oh no! I didn't know the name but something had me to open the thread.

Il Divo is so great. I got fortunate to be able to go to one of their concerts here in Reno a number of years ago. It was spectacular and even my husband loved it. They just happened to be here on our anniversary.

RIP

@chickenbutt
I should have written a much better title so that this thread and Il Divo would have been recognized. I very, very rarely start threads but this heartbreaking news was really shocking. Like you said, Il Divo was spectacular.

Oh, that's cool. I don't remember a lot anymore, so I dont' even know any of their names. But something told me to open the thread. It breaks my heart for any one of these massively talented gentlemen to be gone.

Yes, it was one of my favorite concerts and I'm a rock n roll girl. The talent to be able to sing opera is just beyond and I have a lot of appreciation for that.

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San Antonio Gal — Sun, 19 Dec 2021 22:04:49 GMT

@Silver Lining - you're able to edit the title if you need to.

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golding76 — Sun, 19 Dec 2021 22:11:46 GMT

His name was not prominent in my mind but that of Il Divo is. What a dreadful loss. Condolences to his loved ones and his three remaining group members.

Had they been performing before large groups recently?

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Silver Lining — Sun, 19 Dec 2021 22:36:01 GMT

@San Antonio Gal wrote:
@Silver Lining - you're able to edit the title if you need to.

@San Antonio Gal

Thank you. I'm a total klutz. No skill on how to set up or "fix" threads and titles.

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Silver Lining — Sun, 19 Dec 2021 22:48:29 GMT

@golding76 wrote:
His name was not prominent in my mind but that of Il Divo is. What a dreadful loss. Condolences to his loved ones and his three remaining group members.

Had they been performing before large groups recently?

Yes, they were onstage in England on December 6th in concert for thousands of fans of all ages. I think Covid 19 hits hard and fast. I read that he started feeling sick and was hospitalized in critical condition two days later.

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Silver Lining — Sun, 19 Dec 2021 23:14:44 GMT

@chickenbutt wrote:
Oh no! I didn't know the name but something had me to open the thread.

Il Divo is so great. I got fortunate to be able to go to one of their concerts here in Reno a number of years ago. It was spectacular and even my husband loved it. They just happened to be here on our anniversary.

RIP

@chickenbutt

I'm so glad you were drawn to this thread! I hardly ever open any posts announcing a death, especially an entertainer.

Anyway, I need to stop taking up space here about IL Divo. I would never have thought I could be so sad and tearful about it.

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San Antonio Gal — Sun, 19 Dec 2021 23:29:34 GMT

@Silver Lining - that's so terrible that he just performed Dec. 6th and became ill so fast. So awful.

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Silver Lining — Sun, 19 Dec 2021 23:47:37 GMT

@San Antonio Gal

Very scary. He was 53 years old. Very busy, adventurous, appeared to be on top of the world and dedicated to his craft.

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golding76 — Sun, 19 Dec 2021 23:53:54 GMT

Thank you for the information, Silver Lining. We all have read that singing opens up the lungs more, thus making them more vulnerable to this pernicious virus.

Not too long ago I read that Frankie Valli cancelled his upcoming engagements because he wasn't well, but his doctor said he had pneumonia. Still, I think that Valli, as an 88-year-old, should forget performing. Is it really that important to him? I know on one level it is, but perhaps he should dock his ego and retire.

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10sluvr — Mon, 20 Dec 2021 00:46:14 GMT

he had a killer smile. so sad. i love their version of "ave maria" and "amazing grace".

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SharkE — Mon, 20 Dec 2021 02:23:28 GMT

He was the little one that was always joking about himself & the ladies.

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Drythe — Mon, 20 Dec 2021 02:24:06 GMT

So sad to hear this. What an amazing talent.

A beautiful version of Unchained Melody.

🕯

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cactusgal — Mon, 20 Dec 2021 02:38:26 GMT

Descanse en Paz

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qualitygal — Mon, 20 Dec 2021 17:15:53 GMT

I'm a fan of theirs. I have many CD's of theirs. What voices. He'll be sorely missed, so sorry he was a victim of the Covid virus. That's such a shame!!!