Photos: Utahns celebrate life of Mexican superstar singer Juan Gabriel

Lennie Mahler | The Salt Lake Tribune

People listen to a performance of the music of Mexican singer-songwriter Juan Gabriel, who died of a heart attack Aug. 28. Telemundo 10 Utah hosted the vigil Monday, Aug. 29, 2016, in front of Vivint Smart Home Arena, where Gabriel was scheduled to perform Oct. 7.

Lennie Mahler | The Salt Lake Tribune

Gustavo Jaimes and Hillary Koellner dance during a vigil celebrating the life and music of Mexican singer-songwriter Juan Gabriel, who died of a heart attack Aug. 28. Telemundo 10 Utah hosted the event Monday, Aug. 29, 2016, in front of Vivint Smart Home Arena, where Gabriel was scheduled to perform Oct. 7.

Lennie Mahler | The Salt Lake Tribune

Erika Kika broadcasts a performance of the music of Mexican singer-songwriter Juan Gabriel, who died of a heart attack Aug. 28. Telemundo 10 Utah hosted the event Monday, Aug. 29, 2016, in front of Vivint Smart Home Arena, where Gabriel was scheduled to perform Oct. 7.

Lennie Mahler | The Salt Lake Tribune

Lluvia Macias performs music by Mexican singer-songwriter Juan Gabriel, who died of a heart attack Aug. 28. Telemundo 10 Utah hosted the vigil Monday, Aug. 29, 2016, in front of Vivint Smart Home Arena, where Gabriel was scheduled to perform Oct. 7.

Lennie Mahler | The Salt Lake Tribune

Silvana Effio of Telemundo 10 Utah gathers people for a photo during a celebration of Mexican singer-songwriter Juan Gabriel, who died of a heart attack Aug. 28. Telemundo 10 Utah hosted the vigil Monday, Aug. 29, 2016, in front of Vivint Smart Home Arena, where Gabriel was scheduled to perform Oct. 7.

Lennie Mahler | The Salt Lake Tribune

Reporters from Telemundo 10 Utah hand out posters commemorating the life of Mexican singer-songwriter Juan Gabriel, who died of a heart attack Aug. 28. Telemundo 10 Utah hosted the vigil Monday, Aug. 29, 2016, in front of Vivint Smart Home Arena, where Gabriel was scheduled to perform Oct. 7.

Lennie Mahler | The Salt Lake Tribune

People dance during a vigil celebrating the life and music of Mexican singer-songwriter Juan Gabriel, who died of a heart attack Aug. 28. Telemundo 10 Utah hosted the event Monday, Aug. 29, 2016, in front of Vivint Smart Home Arena, where Gabriel was scheduled to perform Oct. 7.

Lennie Mahler | The Salt Lake Tribune

Erika Kika dances to a performance of the music of Mexican singer-songwriter Juan Gabriel, who died of a heart attack Aug. 28. Telemundo 10 Utah hosted the event Monday, Aug. 29, 2016, in front of Vivint Smart Home Arena, where Gabriel was scheduled to perform Oct. 7.

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Lennie Mahler | The Salt Lake Tribune People listen to a performance of the music of Mexican singer-songwriter Juan Gabriel, who died of a heart attack Aug. 28. Telemundo 10 Utah hosted the vigil Monday, Aug. 29, 2016, in front of Vivint Smart Home Arena, where Gabriel was scheduled to perform Oct. 7. Lennie Mahler | The Salt Lake Tribune Gustavo Jaimes and Hillary Koellner dance during a vigil celebrating the life and music of Mexican singer-songwriter Juan Gabriel, who died of a heart attack Aug. 28. Telemundo 10 Utah hosted the event Monday, Aug. 29, 2016, in front of Vivint Smart Home Arena, where Gabriel was scheduled to perform Oct. 7. Lennie Mahler | The Salt Lake Tribune Erika Kika broadcasts a performance of the music of Mexican singer-songwriter Juan Gabriel, who died of a heart attack Aug. 28. Telemundo 10 Utah hosted the event Monday, Aug. 29, 2016, in front of Vivint Smart Home Arena, where Gabriel was scheduled to perform Oct. 7. Lennie Mahler | The Salt Lake Tribune Erika Kika broadcasts a performance of the music of Mexican singer-songwriter Juan Gabriel, who died of a heart attack Aug. 28. Telemundo 10 Utah hosted the event Monday, Aug. 29, 2016, in front of Vivint Smart Home Arena, where Gabriel was scheduled to perform Oct. 7. Lennie Mahler | The Salt Lake Tribune People listen to a performance of the music of Mexican singer-songwriter Juan Gabriel, who died of a heart attack Aug. 28. Telemundo 10 Utah hosted the vigil Monday, Aug. 29, 2016, in front of Vivint Smart Home Arena, where Gabriel was scheduled to perform Oct. 7. Lennie Mahler | The Salt Lake Tribune People listen to a performance of the music of Mexican singer-songwriter Juan Gabriel, who died of a heart attack Aug. 28. Telemundo 10 Utah hosted the vigil Monday, Aug. 29, 2016, in front of Vivint Smart Home Arena, where Gabriel was scheduled to perform Oct. 7. Lennie Mahler | The Salt Lake Tribune Lluvia Macias performs music by Mexican singer-songwriter Juan Gabriel, who died of a heart attack Aug. 28. Telemundo 10 Utah hosted the vigil Monday, Aug. 29, 2016, in front of Vivint Smart Home Arena, where Gabriel was scheduled to perform Oct. 7. Lennie Mahler | The Salt Lake Tribune Silvana Effio of Telemundo 10 Utah gathers people for a photo during a celebration of Mexican singer-songwriter Juan Gabriel, who died of a heart attack Aug. 28. Telemundo 10 Utah hosted the vigil Monday, Aug. 29, 2016, in front of Vivint Smart Home Arena, where Gabriel was scheduled to perform Oct. 7. Lennie Mahler | The Salt Lake Tribune Reporters from Telemundo 10 Utah hand out posters commemorating the life of Mexican singer-songwriter Juan Gabriel, who died of a heart attack Aug. 28. Telemundo 10 Utah hosted the vigil Monday, Aug. 29, 2016, in front of Vivint Smart Home Arena, where Gabriel was scheduled to perform Oct. 7. Lennie Mahler | The Salt Lake Tribune Reporters from Telemundo 10 Utah hand out posters commemorating the life of Mexican singer-songwriter Juan Gabriel, who died of a heart attack Aug. 28. Telemundo 10 Utah hosted the vigil Monday, Aug. 29, 2016, in front of Vivint Smart Home Arena, where Gabriel was scheduled to perform Oct. 7. Lennie Mahler | The Salt Lake Tribune People dance during a vigil celebrating the life and music of Mexican singer-songwriter Juan Gabriel, who died of a heart attack Aug. 28. Telemundo 10 Utah hosted the event Monday, Aug. 29, 2016, in front of Vivint Smart Home Arena, where Gabriel was scheduled to perform Oct. 7. Lennie Mahler | The Salt Lake Tribune People listen to a performance of the music of Mexican singer-songwriter Juan Gabriel, who died of a heart attack Aug. 28. Telemundo 10 Utah hosted the vigil Monday, Aug. 29, 2016, in front of Vivint Smart Home Arena, where Gabriel was scheduled to perform Oct. 7. Lennie Mahler | The Salt Lake Tribune Silvana Effio of Telemundo 10 Utah gathers people for a photo during a celebration of Mexican singer-songwriter Juan Gabriel, who died of a heart attack Aug. 28. Telemundo 10 Utah hosted the vigil Monday, Aug. 29, 2016, in front of Vivint Smart Home Arena, where Gabriel was scheduled to perform Oct. 7. Lennie Mahler | The Salt Lake Tribune Silvana Effio of Telemundo 10 Utah gathers people for a photo during a celebration of Mexican singer-songwriter Juan Gabriel, who died of a heart attack Aug. 28. Telemundo 10 Utah hosted the vigil Monday, Aug. 29, 2016, in front of Vivint Smart Home Arena, where Gabriel was scheduled to perform Oct. 7. Lennie Mahler | The Salt Lake Tribune Erika Kika dances to a performance of the music of Mexican singer-songwriter Juan Gabriel, who died of a heart attack Aug. 28. Telemundo 10 Utah hosted the event Monday, Aug. 29, 2016, in front of Vivint Smart Home Arena, where Gabriel was scheduled to perform Oct. 7.

The Salt Lake Tribune

· August 30, 2016 9:06 am

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Fans of the widely beloved Juan Gabriel mourned his death Monday night at Vivint Smart Home Arena. The superstar Mexican singer died at his California home over the weekend.

Tickets for Gabriel's Oct. 7 appearance at The Viv are being refunded at the point of purchase, according to a news release from Telemundo 10.