Selena

The singer-songwriter was also a performer and designer who broke down boundaries in the music industry. She was a Mexican American singer who was traditional yet modern. She united both worlds and brought Tejano music into the mainstream. The same way most people grieve a celebrity who died from their prime, the death of her was premature and destroyed an energizing career. As a result fans are enthused over the years to dig in their heels even harder working to ensure that her achievements will not be forgotten. The tragic death of Selena by a shooter triggered an outpouring of emotion in Latino communities similar the way people reacted following the deaths of Elvis Presley as well as John Lennon's. Selena was an extremely well-known Latino performer across North America. Her music transcended the boundaries of culture and touched the hearts of younger and more mature adults. Selena might have been described by certain people as an Latina Madonna, however she's still a fantastic role model. Selena's off-stage family values as well as her involvement with AIDS awareness efforts are exemplary.