Felipe Staiti, Enanitos Verdes Guitarist and Vocalist, Dies at 64
LOS ANGELES — Felipe Staiti, guitarist and founding member of Enanitos Verdes, has died. He was 64.
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Felipe Staiti, founder and longtime guitarist of Enanitos Verdes, reportedly passed away in mid-April 2026 at age 64 in Mendoza, Argentina. Multiple outlets cited official confirmations from the band and local authorities, with family statements noting no wake or public funeral [sources reflect consistent coverage from LATimes/Los Andes and regional outlets].
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The band Enanitos Verdes announced his death publicly in April 2026, highlighting his role in the group’s history and his contributions to Latin rock. Several reports mention that Staiti had been battling health issues and had recently been hospitalized in Mendoza before passing, with illness including complications from a prior infection contributing to a decline in health.
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Context on his career: Staiti co-founded Enanitos Verdes in 1979 and helped define the “Rock en tu Idioma” movement across Latin America. He also stepped into a more front-facing role after the band’s longtime frontman, Marciano Cantero, passed away in 2022, continuing to perform with the group up to 2026.
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Public reception: tributes and wake-like public memorials were not held according to family wishes, and fans have expressed condolences across social media and press coverage. The reports emphasize the band’s ongoing legacy and the challenge of continuing Enanitos Verdes without its original core members.
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