The late Tejano singer Selena Quintanilla-Pérez, or simply Selena, was one of the most beloved and influential Latinx artists of all time. Her music and legacy have endured long after her untimely death in 1995, and her fans continue to honor her memory.
Selena was just 23 years old when she was tragically killed by Yolanda Saldívar, the president of her fan club who had grown close with the Quintanilla family. Despite having made plans to start a family shortly before her death, Selena and her husband Chris never had children.
Selena’s fans have often wondered what life would have been like for the singer had she lived. Would she have gone on to have a successful career? Would she have had children?
Selena had always wanted to be a mother. In an interview with People magazine shortly before her death, she said, “I’m so ready to be a mom. I’m so ready to have a family. I’m so ready to just have a normal life.” She and Chris had even begun making plans to start a family.
Selena’s death was a devastating blow to her family and fans alike. Her dreams of motherhood were never realized, and her fans were left to wonder what could have been.
Selena’s death had a profound impact on the Latinx community. She was a symbol of hope and empowerment for many, and her loss was felt deeply.
In the years since her death, Selena’s legacy has only grown. Her music continues to inspire and influence generations of Latinx artists. Her fans continue to honor her memory and celebrate her life.
Selena’s death was a tragedy, and it’s impossible to know what her life would have been like had she lived. But her fans can take comfort in knowing that her music and legacy will live on forever.
Selena was an incredible artist and an inspiration to many. Her music and her memory will continue to live on in the hearts of her fans. She may not have had the chance to have children, but her fans are her legacy.