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- Rafael Ithier, founder of the salsa band El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico, died at age 99, confirmed by his family.
- Ithier led El Gran Combo since its inception in 1962.
- He began his career at age ten as a self-taught musician.
- His legacy includes over 70 albums and two Latin Grammys.
- Puerto Rico's government plans an official mourning date to honor his contributions to music and culture.
