The world of music is in mourning, after the news of the death of the guitarist and founder of the Argentine rock band Enanitos Verdes was announced. Felipe Staiti.
The news, which was announced on the night of April 13, highlights that Felipe Staiti would have been admitted to the Italian Hospital, in the province of Mendoza, after presenting health complications. Media like The Nation They point out that the guitarist would have died this Monday afternoon.
It is known that the guitarist would have had health complications since 2024, after touring Latin America as part of the project to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the band’s first album.
After the death of Marciano Cantero, the guitarist would have assumed the leadership of Enanitos Verdes. Media like The Andes They highlight that, as part of a project, Felipe Staiti was preparing “a greatest hits album with guests and unreleased material.”
So far it is known that his death is due to health complications. It was the Secretary of Culture of Mendoza, Diego Gareca, who confirmed the news of Felipe Staiti’s death.
Through his social networks, Diego Gareca shared: “With deep sadness we say goodbye to the beloved Felipe Staiti, an immense talent from our land and a fundamental piece of the history of Mendoza rock.”
In his statement, the secretary highlighted Staiti’s career and pointed out that, with his departure, Mendoza loses one of its brightest stars.
Local media quickly highlighted that Staiti suffered a bacterial infection in Mexico at the end of 2024, which, added to his celiac condition, led to various health crises, according to The Nation.
He suffered an episode of profound dehydration that led him to be hospitalized. According to data from The Andesin an interview he had indicated that, by December 31, he weighed 50 kilos, and that that moment even affected his vocal muscles.
To date, no clear diagnosis has been given as to what the cause of his death would be.