José José’s Heartbreaking Death Shows Needs for End-of-Care Planning
October 9, 2019Patricia A. González-Portillo
The recent death of José Romulo Sosa Ortiz — better known as “José José” — has created a great confusion…
The recent death of José Romulo Sosa Ortiz — better known as “José José” — has created a great confusion…


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