Jazz icon and Grammy Award winner Chick Corea has passed away aged 79.The legendary keyboardist died from a rare form of cancer, his family confirmed in a social media post on Thursday.A message shared on his Facebook page read: "It is with great sadness we announce that on February 9th, Chick Corea passed away at the age of 79, from a rare form of cancer which was only discovered very recently."Throughout his life and career, Chick relished in the freedom and the fun to be had in creating something new, and in playing the games that artists do."He was a beloved husband, father and grandfather, and a great mentor and friend to so many.
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