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Fender underwent a kidney transplant in 2002 donated by his daughter and a transplant of the liver in 2004. Nonetheless, his condition continued to worsen. He was suffering from an "incurable cancer" in which he had tumors on his lungs. On December 31, 2005, Freddy performed his last concert and resumed chemotherapy.
He died on October 14, 2006 of lung cancer at his home in Corpus Christi, Texas with his family at his bedside. He was 69 years old and is buried in his hometown of San Benito. International news coverage of the death cited an oft-expressed wish by the singer to become the first Mexican-American inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame, with reporters noting that posthumous induction remains a possibility.
A Freddy Fender Museum and The Conjunto Music Museum opened November 17, 2007 in San Benito. They share a building with The San Benito Historical Museum. His family has committed to continue the Freddy Fender Scholarship Fund and other philanthropic causes about which the musician was passionate.
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When was The Best of Freddy Fender created?
The Best of Freddy Fender was created in 1977.
How old was Leo Fender at death?
Leo Fender died on March 21, 1991 at the age of 81.
Who wrote the song wasted days and wasted nights?
Freddy Fender wrote that old tune in 1959. See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wasted_Days_and_Wasted_Nights.
How old is Freddy's mom in iCarly?
She is 50 years old. Her real name is Jane Lynch. She is also in of shows such as Two and a Half Men and Glee.
How did Freddy Weller's son die?
Freddy Weller's son Brandon died of a brain hemorrhage caused by a blow to the temple.He had been injured when he was robbed several days before his death.
