Bobbe Long Adair, a renowned jazz pianist, has died. She was 84.
Adair's manager Monica Ramey first confirmed the tragic news to Associated Press, saying that the musician passed away in Franklin, Tennesse. Her family has not released further details through a statement, and Bobbe Long Adair's cause of death remains unknown.
However, her official Twitter account said that she succumbed while surrounded by those she loved and who loved her. It seemingly hinted that she battled a dreaded disease before her death, as part of the statement said, "Until her peaceful passing, she was fighting the good fight with her intellect and humor intact."
"Her entire life was spent using her exquisite talents to teach, entertain and inspire. By the body of work she created and through legions of her students, colleagues fans and friends the world over, Beegie's music will be shared and heard for generations to come," the statement went on.
Following the news about her passing, fans who fell in love with her music quickly sent her heartfelt messages and paid tribute to her legacy.
One said, "One of the greatest interpreters of #jazz standards IMHO. RIP sweet Bobbe Gorin "Beegie" Adair. #BeegieAdair."
"My daily life is always colored by your music. Even my son, an autistic child with tantrums, stops crying as soon as he hears your music. It is a great sadness that I will not be able to listen to your elegant performance," another wrote.
RIP, Bobbe "Beegie" Long Adair
Her six decades of career allowed her to collect accolades while sharing her music with the public.
Adair notably became a musician on "The Johnny Cash Show" and "The Ralph Emery Show." The pianist also scored the opportunities to work with several A-list musicians, including Dolly Parton, Chet Atkins, and Vince Gill.
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Alongside bassist Roger Spencer and drummer Chris Brown, Adair successfully dropped 35 albums while sparing some of their time performing at the Carnegie Hall and Birdland Jazz Club, among others.
In an interview with NPR, Spencer called Adair someone who was a "joy to play with." The trio never had any issues involving song selection as the late pianist was an ideal one to accompany.
Before her death, she was still named a Steinway Artist in 2002. Only 1,600 pianists scored the award so far.
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