Some 1 million Mexicans paid their final respects to the late Mexican superstar Juan Gabriel, in a funeral similar to that of a head of state. IE 11 is not supported.

JUÁREZ — Iconic Mexican singer-songwriter Juan Gabriel will always be the “Amor Eterno” of his fans, many of whom gathered Saturday in Juárez to say goodbye.

Juan Gabriel didn’t discuss his sexuality publicly, but some saw in him a trailblazer. Growing up in the small town of El Cora, the singer “validated my queerness,” said Gutierrez, 32.

The Mexican government flew Juan Gabriel’s remains to Mexico City on Monday, and closed several streets so his funeral procession could make its way quickly through the traffic-choked city.

Juan Gabriel’s remains will be brought to his house on 16 de Septiembre Avenue in downtown Juárez on Saturday, when a Mass and a musical tribute will honor his legacy, officials confirmed Thursday.

Juan Gabriel, whose birth name ... A funeral Mass and musical tribute to Juan Gabriel on Saturday night outside his home in Juárez was attended by more than 250,000 people, city officials said.

During my dad's funeral, they played 'Amor Eterno,' making it a compelling and profound experience. ... Juan Gabriel's Journey. Born Alberto Aguilera Valadez on January 7, 1950, in Parácuaro, ...

Gabriel performed two sold-out concerts at the Haskins Center in Feb. and Dec. 2015. He also sent an estimated 120,000 fans into a frenzy in a free outdoor concert in the Plaza de la Mexicanidad ...

Reflecting on Juan Gabriel's iconic song 'Amor Eterno.' "Amor Eterno," was first written by Juan Gabriel in 1984 as an ode to his late mother who died when he was in his 20s.