Country music singer dies aged 73 after being admitted to hospice care

Country music star Johnny Rodriguez has died aged 73, his family have announced.

The Texas-born singer, who had a string of number one hits in the 1970s, passed away on Friday after being admitted to hospice care.

His daughter Aubry wrote on social media: 'It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Johnny Rodriguez, who left us peacefully on May 9th, surrounded by family.

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