Joan Sebastian has won seven Latin Grammy Awards and four Grammy Awards in his career to date. Joan Sebastian remains one of the most famous singers and songwriters in Mexico. Although he had been diagnosed with bone cancer in 1997, it did not stop him from creating music. His versatility has helped him remain relevant in Mexico’s music scene. On July 26, 2012 he announced during one of his concerts that his bone cancer has returned (for the third time). Unfortunately, Joan Sebastian died on July 13, 2015 at the age of 64.