Celebrated Singer Found 'Tied Up' at the Bottom of His Swimming Pool in 'Suspicious' Death

Venezuelan singer Gus Ormo was found dead in his Florida swimming pool as detectives investigate the suspicious circumstances (Credit: gus_ormo/Instagram)

Venezuelan singer and pianist Gustavo Enrique Ormo, known as Gus Ormo, was found dead in his swimming pool in Weston, Florida, on Friday, 16 October 2026. Emergency radio communications reportedly described someone in the water as 'tied up.' Investigators have not confirmed that the musician was restrained.

Broward Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a reported possible drowning at around 9am. Emergency crews went to a property on Quail Roost Drive, where they found Ormo submerged in the backyard pool. He was pronounced dead at the scene.