Johnny Rodriguez, a Mexican-American country singer who had six No. 1 hits during his career, has died at the age of 73. Rodriguez’s daughter confirmed her father’s death in a post on social media, writing that he died Friday in San Antonio, Texas, surrounded by family members. He reportedly died of health complications.

American country music star Johnny Rodriguez has died, aged 73. Following a battle with ill health, Rodriguez was admitted into hospice care earlier this week, only to pass away on May 9. The Texas-born star had six number one hits in the 1970s.

The pioneering Mexican American singer was known for 1970s hits including 'That’s the Way Love Goes' and 'Ridin' My Thumb to Mexico.'