Legendary saxophonist David Sanborn died on Sunday at the age of 78 following a six-year battle with prostate cancer.
Legendary saxophonist David Sanborn died on Sunday at the age of 78 following a six-year battle with prostate cancer.
“It is with sad and heavy hearts that we convey to you the loss of internationally renowned, 6 time Grammy Award-winning, saxophonist, David Sanborn,” read an announcement posted to Sanborn’s social media accounts on Monday.
“Mr. Sanborn passed Sunday afternoon, May 12th, after an extended battle with prostate cancer with complications,” the message continued, adding that the saxophonist “had been dealing with prostate cancer since 2018, but had been able to maintain his normal schedule of concerts until just recently.
