CHATTER AWAY: Overnight Open Thread

Variety reports:

Carlos Marin, the ever smiling and sharply dressed baritone powerhouse of multi-national quartet Il Divo, died Sunday of COVID complications. He was 53.

After feeling ill, Marin had been hospitalized on Dec. 8 in the Intensive Care Unit of the Manchester Royal Hospital while on tour in the U.K. His death was announced on Sunday by Il Divo via the group’s Twitter account.

Il Divo was formed in 2003 by Simon Cowell for his Sony Music Synco Label as a new generation, Three Tenors-style quartet delivering covers of songs halfway between opera and pop.

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It is with heavy hearts that we are letting you know that our friend and partner, Carlos Marin, has passed away. He will be missed by his friends, family and fans. There wiIl never be another voice or spirit like Carlos. pic.twitter.com/uyRFjXADF6

— Il Divo (@ildivoofficial) December 19, 2021

Il Divo singer Carlos Marin was vaccinated in Mexico before catching Covid in the UK, agent reveals https://t.co/Q6iu3mm75L

— Daily Mail Online (@MailOnline) December 20, 2021