Selena Quintanilla: Chris Pérez remembers his late wife on the 30th anniversary of her passing
On the 30th anniversary of Selena Quintanilla-Pérez's death, her husband, Chris Pérez, opens up about their love, Selena's legacy, and how he has navigated life since her tragic passing.
As the 30th anniversary of Selena Quintanilla-Pérez’s tragic death passes, her widower, Chris Pérez, took the opportunity to reflect on her lasting influence and the impact of her untimely passing.
In an emotional interview with The Los Angeles Times, Pérez shared memories of his late wife and expressed how he continues to navigate the difficult emotions surrounding her death.
Selena Quintanilla's death
The news of Selena Quintanilla's death in 1995 shocked everyone to the core. With just 23 years old, she died by a gunshot by her fan club president, Yolanda Saldivar. While the whole world still mourns her death, Selena's widower, Chris Pérez, still remembers the powerful sorrow that followed the tragedy.
Selena Quintanilla and Chris Pérez eloped in 1992. Photo: People
Pérez, who was 25 at the time, shared that "there was real melancholy," and that he went through a dark time. "When everything happened, I was so dead inside," he told the outlet. "It took all my energy to get back to a certain level."
Yolanda Saldívar's parole denial
Last week, Selena Quintanilla's killer, Yolanda Saldívar, was denied her attempt to gain parole. When asked about the court's decision, Chris Pérez had only one thing to say to The Los Angeles Times: "Justice was served"
“We were married, the records were kicking (butt), and crowds were getting bigger,” Pérez recalled. “Then the unfathomable happened.”
