Felipe Staiti dead at 64 as Enanitos Verdes confirm passing
Felipe Staiti, Enanitos Verdes guitarist, dies at 64 after health issues, band confirms in official statement
tribune.com.pkFelipe Staiti, founder and guitarist of Enanitos Verdes, has been widely reported to have died in April 2026 at age 64, with confirmation from the band’s official channels. The news outlets note health complications and hospitalization in Mendoza, Argentina, and highlight his role after the band’s longtime frontman’s passing in 2022 .
Key takeaways:
- Cause and timing: Reports cite health complications leading to his death in Mendoza in mid-April 2026, shortly after a hospitalization period .
- Band impact: Staiti stepped into a lead vocalist role after Marciano Cantero’s 2022 passing and remained active with Enanitos Verdes through 2025, underscoring his central place in the band and Latin rock history .
- Legacy and context: He helped shape rock en español through Enanitos Verdes and had a notable solo/trio project earlier in his career; his passing marks a significant moment for fans of the genre .
If you’d like, I can summarize tributes from bandmates and fans, or pull quotes from official statements and recent articles to give a fuller sense of his impact.