During the 1980s, 1990s and early 2000s, music fans across the country tuned in weekly for the greatest showcase of Tejano music anywhere. Johnny Canales, host of the “The Johnny Canales Show,” was the heartbeat of that pioneering showcase.

Legendary Tejano music host Johnny Canales has died at 77, just weeks after he addressed the public about reports that he was gravely ill.

Legendary Tejano music host Johnny Canales took to his wife’s TikTok account on Tuesday to address reports that he was gravely sick.

Johnny Canales, a titan of Tejano music, is reportedly battling health problems.