Famed Mexican singer and songwriter Paquita la del Barrio has died. She was 77. Paquita, whose real name is Francisca Viveros Barradas, was known for her outgoing personality and bold lyrics.

Mexican musical legend Paquita la del Barrio dies at 77 FILE - Paquita La Del Barrio performs at the 14th Annual Latin Grammy Awards at the Mandalay Bay Hotel and Casino, Nov. 21, 2013, in Las Vegas.

FILE - Paquita La Del Barrio performs at the 14th Annual Latin Grammy Awards at the Mandalay Bay Hotel and Casino, Nov. 21, 2013, in Las Vegas. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP), File ...

She began to perform in 1970 under the name Paquita la del Barrio at a restaurant in Mexico City, and got her big break in 1986 after appearing on a television show. That led to a recording contract.

FILE - Paquita La Del Barrio performs at the 14th Annual Latin Grammy Awards at the Mandalay Bay Hotel and Casino, Nov. 21, 2013, in Las Vegas. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP), File ...

Mexican singer Paquita la del Barrio, famous for songs like “Two-legged Rat" and "Blank Check" died at the age of 77. MySA Logo Hearst Newspapers Logo Skip to main content ...

FILE - Paquita La Del Barrio performs at the 14th Annual Latin Grammy Awards at the Mandalay Bay Hotel and Casino, Nov. 21, 2013, in Las Vegas. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP), File ...

Paquita la del Barrio, the legendary Mexican singer and songwriter best known for her bold personality and powerful lyrics, has died. She was 77. 24/7 Live Los Angeles Orange County Inland Empire ...

Mexican singer-songwriter Paquita la del Barrio, famous for songs such as “Rata de dos patas”, “Tres veces te engañé” and “Cheque en blanco”, died Monday. She was 77.

Paquita la del Barrio, the emblematic Mexican singer-songwriter known for her anthemic ranchera ballads, died on Monday at her home in Veracruz. She was 77. Her family confirmed the news on social ...

MEXICO CITY, Mexico — Francisca Viveros Barradas, better known as "Paquita la del Barrio," has died at the age of 77. The famous Mexican singer was known for her not-so-romantic songs directed ...