Legendary classical pianist Van Cliburn dead at 78
Van Cliburn
Credit: AFP/Getty Images
WASHINGTON, : (L-R) Kennedy Center honorees pianist Van Cliburn, actor Jack Nicholson, actress and singer Julie Andrews, tenor Luciano Pavarotti and musician and music producer Quincy Jones stand on December 2, 2001 during the singing of the National Anthem at the Kennedy Center Awards at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, DC. (SHAWN THEW/AFP/Getty Images)
Related:
Fort Worth loses two icons in two days
McCaa Uncut: Van Cliburn was America at its finest, courtesy of Fort Worth
Nancy Lee Bass dies at 95
Cliburn inspired generations of younger musicians 
Fort Worth mourns passing of Van Cliburn
Cliburn's cancer diagnosis shocks musicians- Renowned pianist Van Cliburn diagnosed with bone cancer
