Famed Pianist Van Cliburn Dead at 78
Texan's 1958 performance helped thaw Cold War
Posted Feb 27, 2013 11:24 AM CST
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Updated Feb 27, 2013 11:45 AM CST
(AP)
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The renowned American classical pianist Van Cliburn has died at age 78. His publicist and longtime friend Mary Lou Falcone said that Cliburn died this morning after a battle with bone cancer. She'd announced in late August that Cliburn had been diagnosed with advanced...
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