Julin Figueroa dead at 27: Mexican singer-songwriter, telenovela star, and son of icon Joan Sebast

MEXICAN singer-songwriter Julián Figueroa has died at the age of 27.

The TV star was found dead in his home in Mexico City on Sunday, according to local media reports.

It’s not known how the singer died as investigations into his cause of death remain ongoing.

His death was announced by the Mexican performers union ANDI.

"The National Association of Performers communicates the death of member Julián Figueroa," the tweet read in Spanish.

"Actor and singer, has launched various albums like ‘Julián Figueroa y su banda.’ To his family and friends, our sincerest condolences."

The actor was best known for his role in the Mexican telenovela Mi Camino es Amarte between 2022 and 2023.

Figueroa was the son of the legendary Mexican singer Joan Sebastian.

During his illustrious music career, Sebastian scooped seven Latin Grammy Awards and five Grammy awards.

Sebastian died in 2015 following a battle with bone cancer.

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Just two days ago, Figueroa posted a tribute, marking eight years since his dad's death.

The tribute turned out to be the actor's final Instagram post.

Figueroa shared a throwback snap of himself and his dad and captioned the post: “How slowly 8 years have passed, since the day you left time tastes bitter."

"People proclaim that time fixes everything, but it’s a vile lie every day it hurts more."

He revealed that his only wish was to hold his dad one more time.

Julián revealed that he was proud of his dad's career and accomplishments.

Hundreds of tributes have already been posted in the comments section of the post.

In 2016, Figueroa portrayed his father during his early years in the TelevisaUnivision bio series Por Siempre Joan Sebastian.

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