(CNN) Hundreds of people gathered Friday at one of Mexico City's most famous parks, Alameda Central, to pay homage to the Mexican music icon José José.

José José

The Spanish-language singer, songwriter and actor -- whose birth name is José Rómulo Sosa Ortiz -- died last week after a bout with pancreatic cancer.

Fans and colleagues called the singer "El Príncipe de la canción" (Prince of Song).

He was known for romantic ballads like "La Nave del Olvido," "40 y 20," "Gavilán o Paloma" and "El Triste," and many more songs that became hits throughout his career of more than half a century.

Fans gather to sing and remember legendary Mexican crooner José José.

Jose Alejandro Ordonez, a professional impersonator of the legendary Mexican crooner José José, sings during a karaoke tribute to José José, in Mexico City, Friday, Oct. 4, 2019.

Fans were seen singing José José's most famous songs. Some even dressed up as the singer.

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