Brujeria frontman and founding member John Lepe, stage name Juan Brujo, died on Wednesday (September 28th) after suffering a heart attack earlier this week, the band revealed via social media. He was 61.
The group shared the sad news with fans with the following Facebook message,: "It is with deep sadness we have to announce that our leader Juan Brujo has passed away today.
"Juan suffered a heart attack on early Monday morning, after a day off from the current 'Mexorcista' tour in Saint Clairsville, Ohio. He was rushed to the nearest hospital in Wheeling, West Virginia by emergency services, but, despite the medical team's greatest efforts, he died this morning.
"His family, friends and bandmates are devastated and wish to mourn in private, while they appreciate the fans' love and support."
Brujeria Frontman John Lepe Dies Following Heart Attack
Brujeria's Ciriaco 'Pinche Peach' Quezada Dead At 57
Brujeria Crossing The Pond Next Year For Esto Es Brujeria Tour
Brujeria Unleash 'Bruja Encabronada' Video
Live: Lollapalooza 2025 - Day Four Report
Live: Lollapalooza 2025 - Day Three Report
Live: Lollapalooza 2025 - Day Two Report
Hot In The City: Drunk Shakespeare Staggers Into Phoenix
Live: Lollapalooza 2025 - Day One Report
Metallica's Lars Ulrich Addresses Sphere Las Vegas Rumor
Ozzy Osbourne: Coming Home Documentary To Premiere August 18th
Hear Winona Fighter Unplug For Violent Femme's 'Blister In The Sun' Cover
Of Monsters and Men Return With 'Ordinary Creature' Video
Peter Gabriel Taking Fans Back To 1982 With 'Live At Womad'
Saving Abel 'Keep Swinging' With New Video
Trivium Announce 'Struck Dead' EP With 'Bury Me With My Screams' Video
Singled Out: saturdays at your place's what am I supposed to do?