Results of a COVID-19 test performed prior to his death are still pending. Orlando Puerta, a dance music promotions and marketing veteran known for his work with legends including Cher and Madonna, died from an upper respiratory infection at the age of 55.
It is currently unknown whether the infection was caused by COVID-19, but a test is forthcoming. According to a statement released Monday (April 7) by his company Citrusonic, Puerta died in a Los Angeles hospital "after a short but severe battle with upper respiratory infection.
At this time we are awaiting further details and the results of a COVID-19 test performed prior to his passing." Read the complete statement below.