Beloved former member of Menudo dead at 48

Adrian Olivares, former member of famous Latin boy band Menudo, has died at the age of 48.

Fellow bandmate Robert Avellanet confirmed his death in an Instagram post sharing photos of their time together in the 1990s.

‘I’m still in shock! Strength to his family. Happy transition for his soul. I will always remember his great sense of humor. We will meet there brother. RIP Adrian,’ Avellanet said.

Olivares died at 5:30 a.m. on Monday, just one week after he was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease which was complicated by ulcerative colitis, according to a GoFundMe set up for his family.

He leaves behind three daughters, Eliana, 18, and 8-year-old twins Lia and Lilly.