The Dominican Republic is in mourning following the tragic collapse of the Jet Set nightclub in Santo Domingo, which claimed the lives of 211 people, including beloved merengue singer Rubby Pérez. Funeral services for Pérez began on April 10, with a private ceremony attended by renowned artists and a public memorial at the Teatro Nacional where Juan Luis Guerra paid tribute to the legendary performer.
Pérez’s daughters performed his songs at the memorial before a grieving nation. His coffin was draped with the flags of the Dominican Republic and Venezuela, where he began his international career. The impact of his loss was felt across the country, with tributes for other victims and ongoing investigations into the tragedy.
Fernando Villalona and Sergio Vargas, who worked with Pérez in his early days, expressed their shock and sorrow over the loss. The country has declared three days of collective mourning to honor all the lives lost in the nightclub collapse.
The devastating event has left a lasting impact on the music and nightlife scene of the Dominican Republic, with the memory of Rubby Pérez and the other victims forever etched in the nation’s history.
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