SAD NEWS: Strictly Come Dancing star 𝘚𝘩𝘰𝘵 𝘋𝘦𝘢𝘥 aged 29 as Heartbroken fans Pay Tribute

LAS VEGAS, NV - NOVEMBER 16: Singer/model Fede Dorcaz attends the Roc Nation Latin Grammy Midnight Brunch at the Nobu Hotel Caesars Palace on November 16, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Bryan Steffy/Getty Images for Armand de Brignac)

Singer and former model Fede Dorcaz has d1ed at the age of 29 in a sh0oting tragedy. The Argentine star was sh0t d3ad ahead of his appearance on the Mexican version of Strictly Come Dancing on Thursday night, October 9, in what locals described as an attempted robbery. The fatal incident happened in Mexico City after he left rehearsals for the sh0w to drive home. The Mexico City Secretariat of Public Safety, said he d1ed instantly after being sh0t in the neck as he tried to exit a ring road.

Police are said to be looking for four men who fled the scene on two motorbikes. CCTV camera footage from the area is being analysed in order to identify the perpetrators who were travelling on motorcycles but there have been no reports yet of any arrests. News of his d3ath was confirmed by the social media channel ¡Siéntese Quien Pueda! who posted: “Fede left us too soon, but his talent, charisma, and passion will live on forever in our memories and music.”

Fede Dorcaz

Fede was scheduled to take part in the TV sh0w Las Estrellas Bailan En Hoy, which means Stars Dance Today and is the Mexican equivalent of Strictly.

The sh0w, which is set to return to screens next week paid touching tribute to the star on it’s official Instagram page.

“The HOY family mourns the sad passing of our friend and colleague, Fede Dorcaz. We share in the grief felt by his entire family, his parents and his girlfriend, Mariana Avila.

“Mariana and Fede were one of the couples scheduled to appear in the new season of Las Estrellas Bailan en Hoy. Fede leaves a huge void in our team. His memory and his passion will continue to inspire us forever. Rest in peace, Fede Dorcaz.”

Fede Dorcaz

The star’s girlfriend Venezuelan girlfriend, YouTuber Mariana Avila, also shared an emotional tribute Fede on X. “You loved Mexico with all your being, just as everyone who knew you loved you,” she wrote.

Fede Dorcaz

Fede was born in Mar del Plata on Argentina’s Atlantic coast had only lived in Mexico for two years. The dance reality sh0w was set to be his first major project in the country.

He had been described by Rolling Stone as a “rising Latin star ready to redefine global Latin pop”.

His hits, including Cara Bonita, which translates as Pretty Face, were popular across Latin America and beyond.