A country music pioneer who racked up several chart-topping hits during the 1970s has died at the age of 73. Johnny Rodriguez died on Friday, May 9 “surround by family,” his daughter, Aubry Rodriguez, wrote on social media.

Johnny Rodriguez has passed away.On Saturday, May 10, Deadline reported that the pioneer Tejano, Texas and Hispanic country music star was surrounded by his loved ones when he breathed his last at the age of 73.

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,’ she wrote