Dulce, a vocalist who became one of Mexico's best-known female voices in pop music in the 1980s, has died. She was 69.

Mexican singer Dulce, an iconic figure of ballad and romantic music who conquered several generations in Mexico with her powerful voice, died at the age of 69 in Mexico City after medical complications,

With profound pain and sadness, we confirm the sad death of our beloved Dulce, an exceptional artist and a marvelous person who left a permanent mark on the hearts of all who knew her,” read a statement from her family and team.

Considered one of the best voice of the Mexican ballad movement, she was also a telenovela star and counted with the suppport during her career of icons Armando Manzanero and José José.