Fans honor singing icon Vicente Fernández at Hollywood Walk of Fame

HOLLYWOOD, LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Fans from throughout Southern California are continuing to mourn and pay tribute to Vicente Fernández, the Mexican singing legend who died over the weekend at age 81.

A memorial of flowers and candles continues to grow on the singer's star along the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
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The fans are a testament that Fernández was one of those icons that transcends generations.

The Hollywood Walk of Fame says Fernández at one time held the record for the biggest crowd for a star ceremony, with some 4,000 people in attendance.

Mexican singer Vicente Fernández dies at 81


"Since I was small, my mom would play him," said fan Daisie Rodriguez, who drove up from Orange County to the Hollywood memorial. "Whenever there was a party, or would sing to him, to his songs. For our birthdays.
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Fernandez died at 81. He leaves his wife, four children and grandchildren.



The star for his son, Alejandro Fernández is right next to his on the Walk of Fame.

A public viewing is planned for Jalisco. A large crowd is already gathered there to honor the king of ranchera music.