On September 28, 2019, Marysol Sosa was celebrating her daughter Elena's first birthday with family when she received the tragic news of her father, José José's, death. The legendary singer, known as 'El Príncipe de la Canción,' passed away in Miami. This news came as a shock to Marysol and her brother, José Joel, prompting them to travel to the United States to deal with the aftermath of their father's passing.

Marysol described the experience as a 'calvary,' detailing the difficulties they faced while trying to obtain their father's remains. The process was complicated and rife with delays, further exacerbated by a lack of information regarding the situation. In a recent interview with the YouTube channel Melo Montoya, she expressed her disbelief at the sequence of events unfolding during what was supposed to be a joyful celebration.

The emotional contrast of celebrating a significant family milestone while grappling with their father's death highlights the impact of loss on personal celebrations. This incident serves as a reminder of the complexities families face during times of grief and the challenges in navigating the logistics surrounding the death of a beloved public figure.