He passed away at a young age and is best remembered for his hits Donna and La Bamba. How old was Ritchie Valens when he died? Ritchie Valens' age was 17 years when he died. He was born on 13 May ...

Ritchie Valens, the teenager hailed as the first Hispanic rock star, is perhaps best remembered for the enduring Spanish rock song “La Bamba.” Alongside immortal ... America through his relationship ...