Rubby Pérez, the legendary Dominican singer who was performing at the Jet Set night club in Santo Domingo when its roof collapsed, is has been confirmed dead at the age of 69. The star had originally been listed as missing following the tragedy. The club saw its roof collapse around 2am local time on Tuesday night, resulting in multiple fatalities at the Jet Set Club. Enrique Paulino, Pérez's manager, confirmed the news to People after the news of his death had already been reported in Rolling Stone and other outlets. Enrique's Instagram profile picture was also changed to black. No other details were released.

Attendees at the club were enjoying a performance from Rubby when disaster struck. The Dominican Republic National Police have confirmed 79 people were killed as a result of the roof collapse as of Tuesday night while 155 transfers have been made to . hospitals in the National District.

Baseball World Series champion Octavio Dotel was also confirmed dead in the tragedy.

Rubby released 13 albums throughout his career and is remembered for hits such as Volveré.

Following news of his death, tributes flooded in from fans on his Instagram page.

"We will forever miss you! My deepest condolences to all his family and all the deceased, I have no words, my soul is broken," one wrote.

"We're going to miss him so much. All his topics will be eternal. How to forget those amazing meringues," another commented.

A third chimed in: "Peace to your warrior soul loved by your people! You were the highest expression of talent and generosity for those of us who knew you and had the pleasure of admiring you as an artist!"

"In the midst of pain, I am grateful that until the last moment you lived of what you loved most, art, strength to those who may need it," a fourth opined.

A fifth penned: "Oh no! What a strong pain! I want to think it's a lie. I grew up in Venezuela with their music and fate brought me the privilege of living in RD for years! I can't believe this!"