It is a mourning time for the Salsa lovers, as the godfather of Salsa Johnny Pacheco dies at age 85.

Renownedly identified as the man who brought Salsa to the world, Johnny Pacheco dies in the hospital after suffering pneumonia.

Earlier, reports had it that he had been hospitalized in New York where he passed away on Monday afternoon.

His wife, Maria Elena confirmed the death at Holy Name Medical Center Johhny lived in Fort Lee, N.J.

Moreover, he was the co-founder of the salsa label Falsa Records, a producer, and a bandleader,

At First, he partnered with young musicians who were stirring jazz, rhythm and blues, funk and other styles into traditional Afro-Cuban music.

So far, he released over 150 songs in his career including La Dicha Mía, and others.

Grammy nominee Singer, Johnny Pacheco dies at age 85