David Sanborn Dies After Six Years Of Struggling With Cancer

David Sanborn (Instagram @davidsanbornofficial)

JAKARTA - Sad news enveloped the world of music. David Sanborn, a satisfactoris who won the Grammy Awards six times, passed away on Sunday, May 12, afternoon, United States time. He died at the age of 78.

Meanwhile, the news of Sanborn's death was informed for the first time through a statement on his Instagram account.

"It is with sadness and heavy heart that we convey to you the loss of the internationally famous 6-time Grammy Award winner, David Sanborn," reads the caption for Instagram uploads.

Mr. Sanborn died on Sunday afternoon, May 12, after a long struggle against prostate cancer and complications.

It was stated that Sanborn had died after suffering from prostate cancer since 2018. For six years, he has been battling his illness, and continues to show his love for music by maintaining his concert schedule.

The news of David Sanborn's departure was responded to by many musicians who had worked together and were inspired by his musical style.

Dave Koz, a saksofonist who is famous for the songs 'Together Again' and 'You Make Me Smile' calls Sanborn his mentor. He was so lost.

"It took a very long time for me to process the loss of a friend, mentor, inspiration and agent of extraordinary change. But I am grateful to have known and loved David Sanborn and spent so much time together," wrote Dave Koz in an Instagram post.

"He is an extraordinary gift for all of us, and it will be very unfortunate. David, thank you for the decades of your extraordinary musical, artistic, and humanitarian expertise, for completely changing the game so that all of us saxophone players can follow your big lead."

Indra Lesmana, an Indonesian jazz musician, also mourned the death of Sanborn. Through Instagram Stories, Indra said that David Sanborn's works were music that accompanied him to grow as a musician.

I grew up listening to David Sanborn and I think he has the most unique and feeling tone. His game inspires many musicians around the world. May you rest in peace," wrote Indra Lesmana.