The historic accordionist and founder of Los Palmeras passed away at the age of 76 in Santa Fe. The group confirmed the news with an emotional statement, and numerous artists, including Cacho Deicas, expressed their condolences
What is known about the death of the founder of Los Palmeras
Marcos Camino was found dead on the afternoon of Tuesday, November 10, in a property in the Candioti Norte neighborhood, in the city of Santa Fe.
The place served as a recording studio and logistical space for the group. The provincial police intervened after receiving a call to the emergency service.
According to the police report released after the discovery, the preliminary hypothesis was that it was a suicide. Authorities conducted the necessary actions to clarify the circumstances of the death.
The news prompted numerous expressions of sorrow among artists, colleagues, and fans of the Santa Fe group.
The statement from Los Palmeras after Camino's death
The group officially confirmed the death through their social media.
“With deep sorrow, we from Los Palmeras confirm the passing of Marcos Camino”, the statement expressed.
Its members also highlighted the importance of the accordionist in the history of the group.
“Those of us who are part of this family bid farewell to a fundamental figure in our history, whose legacy and passion for music will live on forever”, they noted.
Additionally, they requested respect for the family's privacy and caution in the dissemination of information about what happened.
The retirement of Marcos Camino and his musical legacy
Camino announced in February 2026 that he would step away from the stage due to health and age issues, after more than half a century associated with Los Palmeras.
The decision came after the departure of Rubén “Cacho” Deicas, the historic singer of the group, with whom he had shared a good part of his artistic career.
After his retirement from performances, his son Marcos Camino Junior became involved in the continuity of the musical project.
For decades, Los Palmeras popularized songs like “El bombón asesino” and brought cumbia santafesina to stages across the country and abroad.
Marcela Baños' farewell joined the tributes from those who personally knew the accordionist. In her case, she chose to remember the years of friendship, shared birthdays, and the jokes that were part of her relationship with the musician.
The death of Marcos Camino, historic founder and accordionist of Los Palmeras, caused a deep shock in the environment of Argentine tropical music The musician passed away on Tuesday, November 10, at the age of 76, in the city of Santa Fe, where he had built a career spanning more than five decades.
Among the numerous figures who expressed their sadness was Marcela Baños, host of Pasión de Sábado, who maintained a close professional and personal relationship with the artist. Through Instagram, she published a letter accompanied by a video from one of Camino's birthdays, in which he could be seen surrounded by friends.
The emotional farewell from Marcela Baños to Marcos Camino
The presenter began her message with some words dedicated to the jokes she shared with the musician.
“I will miss you so much dear Marcos. Who is going to make me those unforgettable jokes now? I can't believe it”, she wrote.
Baños, one of the main television figures in tropical music, worked for years with Los Palmeras in various shows and programs.
In her post, she recalled the experiences they shared both on and off stage.
“I was thinking about how many stages we have shared, how many shows over all these years, unforgettable places, moments that will remain forever in my memory and even your birthday surrounded by friends”, she expressed.
The video chosen to accompany the post showed a moment of celebration, far from the major musical performances that marked the accordionist's career.
“A great one has left, a legend, a creator”
In another part of her farewell, the host explained how she wanted to preserve the memory of the artist.
“This is how I choose to remember you... with joy, the same joy you have transmitted to us all this time”, she stated.
She then highlighted his contribution to cumbia santafesina and the influence he had on numerous generations of musicians and audiences.
“A great one has left. A legend. A creator. Thank you for making us dance with your songs, for making the accordion sound like few others. Thank you for allowing me to be part of it”, she wrote.
The post ended with some words directed to the musician and his loved ones.
“Wherever you are, may you be very happy. I accompany his family and friends in this sad moment. Until we meet again”, she concluded.
