18.10.2026 10:50
Famous Venezuelan singer and composer Gus Ormo was found dead in the swimming pool of his luxury home in the US state of Florida. A report that the artist may have been tied with a rope, along with a blue rope found at the edge of the pool, raised suspicion of murder. As police teams arriving at the scene launched a large-scale investigation, the exact cause of Ormo's death has not yet been determined.
Famous Venezuelan singer and songwriter Gus Ormo was found dead in the swimming pool of his luxury home in the US state of Florida. Information suggesting that the artist, who was found face down on the morning of Friday, October 16, may have been tied with a rope raised suspicion of murder. While police launched a large-scale investigation into the suspicious death, a long blue rope found near the pool drew attention.
FOUND FACE DOWN IN HIS HOME'S POOL
Venezuelan musician Gus Ormo, known for his romantic compositions and piano performances, died at his home in the Weston area near the city of Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
A possible drowning was reported at around 09:00 on Friday, October 16, at the luxury residence on Quail Roost Drive. Broward Sheriff's Office teams arriving at the scene after the report found the famous musician face down in the swimming pool in the backyard of his home. In the check performed by medical teams, it was determined that Ormo had died.
SUSPICION THAT HE WAS TIED WITH A ROPE EMERGED
The most striking detail that made the incident suspicious was included in the report made to the emergency line. In the initial 911 records, information was shared that the person found in the pool was "tied."
In aerial footage published by WPLG Local 10, a long blue rope was seen near the home's pool. It drew attention that part of the rope extended into the pool.
However, authorities have not yet clarified whether the rope in question was tied to Ormo's body or whether it played any role in his death.
HOMICIDE UNIT TOOK ACTION
The Broward Sheriff's Office treated the artist's death as suspicious and assigned homicide and crime scene investigation teams.
Sheriff's Office spokesperson Gerdy St. Louis confirmed that the circumstances in which the death occurred were being investigated in detail.
Authorities have not yet made a definitive assessment of whether the incident was a homicide. Ormo's body was sent to the Broward County Medical Examiner's Office to determine the cause of death.
It is not yet known how the artist died, how long he remained in the pool, and whether anyone else was in the house at the time of the incident.
GREAT SHOCK IN LUXURY NEIGHBORHOOD
The famous musician's suspicious death also stunned residents of the Weston area, which has gated residences.
His neighbors said that despite his successful music career, Ormo led a quiet and secluded life.
His neighbor Bruno Gedikinan, speaking to NBC 6, said, "What happened is very sad. I did not expect such an incident to occur in Weston."
Another neighborhood resident, Mariano Cascata, noted that the incident was extremely unusual and said, "It is strange for such a thing to happen. Of course, it is not normal."
HIS FAMILY IS ALSO WAITING FOR ANSWERS
The artist's sister, Antonieta Ormo, confirmed in a statement to CBS News Miami that her brother had died.
Antonieta Ormo, stating that the family had been given very little information about how the incident occurred, said they were waiting for the outcome of the investigation.
Police teams continue their work to find out who made the emergency call and what happened before the artist's death.
HE HAD JUST PROMOTED HIS LATEST ALBUM
Venezuelan singer, songwriter, and pianist Gus Ormo was known especially for his works about love, human relationships, and emotional bonds.
The artist had recently promoted his instrumental piano album titled AGAPE, which he described as an important turning point in his career.
Ormo had said that in his latest project he aimed to help listeners reconnect with the emotions they suppress amid the intensity of daily life.
Emphasizing the place of music in his life, the artist described his album as a work in which emotions can be expressed without the need for words.
THE MYSTERY BEHIND HIS DEATH IS BEING INVESTIGATED
Ormo, who also attended an event held this year in Aventura, Florida, had expressed his pride in his music career and Venezuelan roots.
The artist, who also reflected his devotion to his country in his works, died suddenly, plunging his family and fans into mourning.
While police investigate the reasons behind the suspicious death, the results of the forensic examination are awaited. Authorities have not yet shared any information about a suspect or detention.