30 years after her death, Gilda embodies Argentina’s enduring faith in folk saints
- CEIBAS, Argentina -- Thirty years ago this Monday, Argentina was left stunned when a tour bus carrying a beloved cumbia singer, known by her stage name Gilda, collided with a truck.
- Miriam Alejandra Bianchi died at age 34, but she lives on in legend as a miracle-working folk saint.
- At a chapel near the site of the accident, some fans knelt in prayer, emotion welling in their eyes.
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- CEIBAS, Argentina -- Thirty years ago this Monday, Argentina was left stunned when a tour bus carrying a beloved cumbia singer, known by her stage name Gilda, collided with a truck.
- Miriam Alejandra Bianchi died at age 34, but she lives on in legend as a miracle-working folk saint.
- At a chapel near the site of the accident, some fans knelt in prayer, emotion welling in their eyes.
Sources: ABC News