Jazz music icon, Sonny Rollins has died aged 95.
Sonny Rollins was one of the all time greats of the bebop era, alongside Charlie Parker and John Coltrane, Parker being one of the most most influential saxophonists of all time.
In his career, Rollins, who was born Theodore Rollins in New York City in 1960, performed with a range of bands including the Rolling Stones, where he provided improvisations to three tracks on their 1981 album, Tattoo You. He also released over 60 albums as a band leader.
Rollins also went on to win two Grammy Awards, with his album, This Is What I Do garnering an accolade for best jazz instrumental album in 2001, before striking gold again in 2006 for best jazz instrumental solo for Why Was I Born?
In 2004, Rollins was also awarded the lifetime achievement award by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences. He also landed the Medal of Arts at a ceremony at the White House by then US President Barack Obama.
Sonny Rollins continued to tour into his 80s, before eventually being forced into retirement after suffering with pulmonary fibrosis, which causes a thickening and damaging of the lungs.
His last concert took place in 2012, before he eventually ceased playing in 2014.
Rollins' death was confirmed by spokesperson Terri Hinte, who revealed that the musician died at his home in Woodstock, New York on Monday.
At the time of writing, there was no specific cause of death confirmed, but his various health problems had meant he was largely housebound over the last few years.
