India, Aug. 1 -- Flaco Jimenez, the legendary Tejano artist, passed away at 86. His family broke the news on social media late Thursday night.

"It is with great sadness that we share tonight the loss of our father, Flaco Jimenez. He was surrounded by his loved ones and will be missed immensely. Thank you to all of his fans and friends-those who cherished his music. And a big thank you for all of the memories. His legacy will live on through his music and all of his fans. The family requests privacy during this time of sadness and grievance," the post from the family read.

Flaco's career spanned seven decades, during which he worked with artists like Bob Dylan and the Rolling Stones. He won multiple Grammys, including the Lifetime Achiev...