According to a statement from his PR representative Paul Bolaños (reported by El Nuevo Siglo), Omar was rushed to the hospital after suffering a heart attack while playing tennis at a country club. Reportedly, he died shortly after arriving.

Concerns for his health were already at a high leading up to his passing. Earlier in April, the accordionist had to cancel a performance in San Jose, Calif. due to severe chest and arm pain. Although he was discharged from his hospital stay after only mere hours, the experience still shook him. Shortly after, he tweeted about how grateful he was that he was to be alive at the time.

"I still have many songs to give you," he stated.

To that end, the singer had been posting on social media regularly up until his death. News of his passing has been met with an outpouring of condolences as fans remember Omar fondly for his major contributions to Latin American music.

Our thoughts go out to Omar Geles's loved ones during this difficult time.