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One of the last photos of Gardel Una de las ultimas fotos de Gardel
This photo was taken in the SCADTA's plane "Cali" on June
14, 1935 at about 2000m altitude, possibly by Gardel's
secretary, José Corpas Moreno, during the flight from
Medellín to Bogotá, ten days before the fatal accident.
The passengers seen are: Alfonso Azzaf, Angel Riverol,
José María Aguilar, Guillermo Barbieri, Carlos Gardel and
an unidentified passenger. The photo was sent by Barbieri
to his family in Buenos Aires, reaching them on June 29,
1935. More details about the photo can be found at
Todotango.com in an interview with Gardel's guitarist,
José María Aguilar.
(Many historical sources mention this as the "last photo
of Gardel in the interior of the SACO Ford F-31" which is
incorrect). |
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The real reason for the accident has never been fully explained. Some of the more acceptable theories are that, either, the plane was overloaded, there was a strong cross-wind or that the plane's pilot, Samper, misjudged the distance. You can read more about it by clicking here. Gardel's last letter, June 21, 1935 On the evening of June 23, 1935, after singing the Tango "Silencio", Gardel spoke the following farewell words to the radio listeners in Bogotá: "Before singing my last song I want to tell you that I have been deeply touched in Colombia. Thanks for so much kindness. I find in the children's smiles, the women's eyes and the goodness of the Colombians a tender feeling towards me. My emotion does not allow me to speak. Thank you and goodbye". After that, Gardel sung the last Tango of his life "Tomo y obligo". |
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To his friend, Francisco Maschio, Gardel confined that he would like to retire with a fishing rod, a pipe and a girl like his then girlfriend, Isabel del Valle near him. He would return to sing in the theaters and on the radio. |
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