Van Cliburn 's battle with bone cancer was revealed last August . The pianist died in his sleep at the age of 82 after a long struggle against the disease. we 've lost in 2013 : Cliburn is considered one of the greatest pianists of the 20th century .
Van Cliburn 's battle with bone cancer was revealed last August . The pianist died in his sleep at the age of 82 after a long struggle against the disease. Cliburn is considered one of the greatest pianists of the 20th century .