Obituaries
Bandleader Xavier Cugat, who began playing in a symphony orchestra at the age of 10 and went on to become known as the “Rumba King” of the 1930s and ‘40s, died Saturday in Spain.
Oct. 28, 1990
Music
Band leader Xavier Cugat was hospitalized today for heart and respiratory problems, his doctor said.
Aug. 24, 1988
World & Nation
Band leader Xavier Cugat received emergency treatment for severe lung inflammation at a clinic today.
Jan. 4, 1989
Spanish surrealist painter Salvador Dali “wants to die, but people won’t let him go in peace,” said bandleader Xavier Cugat, who recently visited the artist.
Sept. 29, 1987
Entertainment & Arts
Lina Romay dies at 91; Cugat singer, MGM actress
Dec. 29, 2010
Later in life, the daughter of a Mexican-born diplomat had another career as a Spanish-language radio announcer for Hollywood Park.
Her credits included the 1949 John Wayne film ‘Sands of Iwo Jima’ and the TV shows ‘Maverick’ and ’77 Sunset Strip.’
May 13, 2010
Movies
Adele Mara dies at 87; film and television actress
May 12, 2010