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Pedro Knight - Trivia, Family, Bio

Husband of singer Celia Cruz who worked behind the scenes in the music industry.

Before Fame

He was a trumpeter with Sonora Matancera when Cruz joined as a back-up singer.

Trivia

He used a knife to remove his wife's tumor personally and publicly wished her a speedy recovery from cancer.

Family Life

He was married to Celia Cruz for almost 41 years before she succumbed to cancer.

Associated With

After Celia Cruz's death, he authorized several tribute projects in her memory, including a CD and a movie.

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