Sonny Rollins, Jazz Luminary and Saxophone Legend, Dies at 95
Sonny Rollins, the renowned jazz saxophonist, has passed away at the age of 95. He had been facing respiratory health issues that prevented him from performing since 2012. Rollins was celebrated for his contributions to jazz and received numerous accolades throughout his career.
- ▪Sonny Rollins died at home in Woodstock, New York.
- ▪He struggled with respiratory health issues for several years before his death.
- ▪Rollins was known for his iconic recordings and collaborations with jazz legends.
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- ▪ 'Saxophone Colossus' Sonny Rollins dies at 95 — France 24 (EN)
- ▪ Sonny Rollins, saxophone ’colossus’ who honed his sound on a New York bridge, dies at 95 — Investing.com — News
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NewsSonny Rollins, Jazz Luminary and Saxophone Legend, Dies at 95The tenor player was equally heralded onstage by his peers as he was offstage with prestigious awardsBy Evan Minsker and Nina CorcoranMay 25, 2026Sonny Rollins, 1979; Getty ImagesSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this storyJazz luminary and saxophonist Sonny Rollins has died, according to a public statement by his publicist, Terri Hinte. In the recent past, the icon had been struggling with respiratory health issues, which had kept him from public performance since 2012. He died at home in Woodstock, New York. He was 95.Rollins came up on the music of Louis Armstrong and Fats Waller. He started playing the alto sax, but at 16, switched to tenor. As a teenager, he recorded with Bud Powell and J.J. Johnson.
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