R.I.P. Carlos Marín, Il Divo singer
Marín was hospitalized in the United Kingdom on December 8 after falling ill during a tour

Carlos Marín, one-fourth of the opera-pop quarter Il Divo, has died. He was 53. The group confirmed his passing on Twitter, writing, “It is with heavy hearts that we are letting you know that our friend and partner, Carlos Marín, has passed away. He will be missed by his friends, family and fans. There wiIl never be another voice or spirit like Carlos.”
They continued, “For 17 years the four of us have been on this incredible journey of Il Divo together, and we will miss our dear friend. We hope and pray that his beautiful soul will rest in peace. With Love—David, Sebastien and Urs.”
Marín was hospitalized in the United Kingdom on December 8 after falling ill during a tour, according to Variety. According to the Daily Mail, his agent told a Spanish TV show called Corazon that Marín tested positive for COVID on December 7.
Il Divo was formed by Simon Cowell in 2003 as a new version of the Three Tenors, performing covers of songs that mixed opera and pop music. The singers came from all over the world.