It is with great sadness that we at https://t.co/9WGxD2zahl announce that Sixto Diaz Rodriguez has passed away earlier today.
We extend our most heartfelt condolences to his daughters – Sandra, Eva and Regan – and to all his family.
Rodriguez was 81 years old.
Rodriguez’s family in Detroit have asked us to let everyone know that Rodriguez is well and on the mend after being operated on, following the stroke that he had in February. https://t.co/8RDBVxVaiK
Max (from The Keramics) decided to write a tribute to Sixto Rodriguez, due to his love for his songs and his story after seeing
the documentary ‘Searching For Sugar Man' in 2014. https://t.co/OI12lDfrLK
Sixto Rodriguez, I find your story fascinating, I saw the documentary a few days ago and I can't stop listening to your music. You are wonderful and you deserve all the recognition in the world. I send you a kiss and a huge hug. Thanks!!! https://t.co/4rB3bmMWGR
Searching For Sugar Man is a 2012 documentary film about a South African cultural phenomenon, written and directed by Malik Bendjelloul, which details the efforts in the late 1990s of two Cape Town fans... https://t.co/CHncPEvWIK