Venezuelan musician Gus Ormo found dead in Florida swimming pool

Venezuelan singer and composer Gus Ormo was found dead in his backyard swimming pool in Weston, Florida, on Friday morning. NBC 6 South Florida and the Daily Mail both reported that the musician was discovered dead in the pool at his home. The Daily Mail added that deputies from the Broward Sheriff's Office responded to the property on Quail Roost Drive near Fort Lauderdale shortly after receiving a call. [1][2]

Detectives have launched a homicide investigation and are describing the death as suspicious, according to the Daily Mail. Reports cited by the outlet indicated that Ormo was found face down and had been tied up with a piece of cord. [1]

Ormo was a gifted pianist who was celebrated for his romantic compositions, the Daily Mail reported. His body was discovered in an exclusive neighborhood in Weston, where he resided. [1]