Armando Anthony, known as Chick Corea, died on February 9, announces this Thursday the official Facebook page of the American pianist.
He was 79 years old.
He died "from a rare form of cancer which was only discovered very recently," said the statement posted on the social network.
"I want to thank all those who, throughout the trip, helped shine the fires of music," said Chick Corea in a message written before his death, according to the statement prepared by his team.
“I have the hope that those who feel the desire to play, to write, to perform in spectacle can do so.
If not for themselves, then for us.
Not just because the world needs more artists, but because it's more fun, ”he added.
It is with great sadness we announce that on February 9th, Chick Corea passed away at the age of 79, from a rare form of ...
Posted by Chick Corea on Thursday, February 11, 2021
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