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How did Carlos Gardel tragically die?

  • Car accident

  • Airplane crash

  • Natural causes

  • Boating accident

Answer

Carlos Gardel, the legendary tango singer, met his untimely demise in a tragic airplane crash. On June 24, 1935, the plane carrying Gardel and his entourage from Medellín to Cali, Colombia, crashed shortly after takeoff, killing all 17 passengers and crew members. The cause of the crash remains uncertain, with theories ranging from pilot error to sabotage.
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