The tango legend, Argentine Juan Carlos Copes, at the age of 89, has died due to complications related to the emerging corona virus, according to his family.
AFP quoted his daughter, Johanna Coppes, as saying, “Everything happened very quickly.” And she added, “My father died … He will always shine among the stars and forever in the history of tango dance.”
In December 2020, the Argentine dancer and choreographer was infected with the virus.
Juan Carlos Copes, born on May 31, 1931 in the capital, Buenos Aires, is famous for making tango a complete style of dance, and for transferring this popular dance to the most important international theaters.
Cops formed a legendary tango duo with Maria Neves. Although their married life lasted from 1964 to 1973, they continued to dance together until 1997.
He followed his daughter, Johanna, who has been his dance partner for nearly 20 years. Juan Carlos Copes retired from dancing in 2015.