Country music star Johnny Rodriguez, a popular Mexican American singer best known for chart-topping hits in the 1970s such as “I Just Can’t Get Her Out of My Mind,” “Ridin’ My Thumb to Mexico” and “That’s the Way Love Goes,

The pioneering Mexican American singer was known for 1970s hits including 'That’s the Way Love Goes' and 'Ridin' My Thumb to Mexico.'

American country music star Johnny Rodriguez has died, aged 73. Following a battle with ill health, Rodriguez was admitted into hospice care earlier this week, only to pass away on May 9. The Texas-born star had six number one hits in the 1970s.