As both her father and manager, Quintanilla played a critical role in the development of Selena’s life and career — and remained a fierce defender of her legacy until his death. 0:00 0:00 1x

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Abraham Quintanilla, father and manager of the late Tejano pop icon Selena Quintanilla, has died. He was 86.

“It’s with a heavy heart to let you guys know that my Dad passed away today,” Quintanilla’s son, A.B. Quintanilla III, wrote from his Instagram account on Dec. 13. The cause of death has not been disclosed to the public.

As patriarch of the famous Mexican American music family, Quintanilla played a critical role in the development of his daughter Selena’s career. After her tragic death in 1995, he

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