Vicente, whose family is considered a musical dynasty, shared four children with his wife, María del Refugio Abarca VillaseñorVicente Fernández Jr., 58, Alejandro Fernández, 50, Gerardo Fernández44 Alejandra Fernández, 37, who the couple adopted from María’s sister.

On Sunday, Vicente Fernández Jr. expressed his heartache over his father’s loss, writing on Instagram, “Thank you for everything!!! “I LOVE YOU FATHER”

Mario Lopez also shared a special tribute to the Grammy winner.

“Vicente Fernandez wasn’t just a singer. Mario: “Vicente Fernandez was more than a singer. He was the voice and culture that filled many households who grew to listen to his music.” wrote. “His music is the soundtrack for a lot of my childhood memories. Damn, I’m sad.”