Selena

She was a performer as well as a designer, and music innovator. She was simultaneously traditional and modern, an Mexican American who united the two worlds in a distinctive manner. Her untimely death splintered her rising profile and it is what happens often when a bright deeply genial superstar dies young, she caused many to grieve every potential that was not fully realized. As a result fans have been inspired over the years to dig in their heels even harder working to ensure her successes are not forgotten. The tragic death of Selena by a gunman caused an outpouring of emotion in Latino communities similar to those who reacted to the death of Elvis Presley and John Lennon's. The most well-known Latino musician in North America, Selena's music has touched the lives of many across cultures. Selena, a sexy and flamboyant stage performer who is sometimes referred to as Latina Madonna, was also the model on stage. Selena was also active in antidrug campaigns.