from bone cancer.
 
some of you may not know who he is/was.  he was a local Texas (Ft. Worth, was his home) classical piano icon.
 
Houston Symphony Orchestra at age 12
Juliard at 17
many other accomplishments.
 
every year in the spring Ft. Worth hosts a "Van Cliburn International Piano Competition" which is well renowned.
 
http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/Famed-Pianist-Van-Cliburn-Dead-at-Age-78-173981741.html?_osource=SocialFlowTwt_DFWBrand

Sad news, Reece.

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R.I.P.

One of the all time greats!