She was born in Long Beach , California , shortly after her mother illegally crossed the Mexican border . Singer Jenni Rivera , 44 years , died in a plane crash on December 9 , 2006 . Rivera , 45 , was at the peak of her career . The families of four victims are suing the plane owner and Rivera 's company . Several tributes to the late singer are planned for the anniversary of her death .
Singer Jenni Rivera , 44 years , died in a plane crash on December 9 , 2006 . Rivera , 45 , was at the peak of her career . The families of four victims are suing the plane owner and Rivera 's company . Several tributes to the late singer are planned for the anniversary of her death .