Al Jarreau,
the jazz-pop musician best known for the hits "Breakin' Away," died
Sunday. The Grammy award winner died at about 9am on Sunday February 12, 2017
at
the age of 76. He died in Los Angeles surrounded by his wife, son and a few friends.
the age of 76. He died in Los Angeles surrounded by his wife, son and a few friends.
On February 8,
a statement on Jarreau's Twitter account announced his retirement from touring
after being hospitalized in Los Angeles for exhaustion.
Jarreau was
one of the few performers of his day who successfully bridged pop, jazz and
R&B. He released more than 20 albums in his career, won seven Grammy Awards
and remained a tireless performer right up until his death.
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