World Willie Colón Dies: Salsa Legend and Trombonist Passes Away at 75 by Ibrahim Khalil - World Editor February 21, 2026 by Ibrahim Khalil - World Editor February 21, 2026 Willie Colón, Salsa Legend, Dies at 75 Willie Colón, the iconic trombonist, composer, and performer of salsa classics such as “Idilio” and “Gitana,” passed away this Saturday at the age … 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail