Héctor Lavoe
| Born | September 30, 1946 |
| Hometown | Machuelo Abajo, Puerto Rico |
| Net worth | $1 million |
| Height | 5'8" (1.73m) |
| Spouse | Nilda Georgina Perez |
| Children | Leslie Perez, José Alberto Pérez, Héctor Perez, Jr. |
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La India, Oscar D’León & More Deliver Dazzling Fania Tribute at Premios Juventud?2024
- Anitta, Ivy Queen, Luis Figueroa, Tito Puente Jr., and Tony Succar also joined to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the legendary salsa label.
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