Please refer to the appropriate style manual or other sources if you have any questions. Be on the lookout for your Britannica newsletter to get trusted stories delivered right to your inbox. Bill Robinson, byname Bojangles, original name Luther Robinson, (born May 25, 1878, Richmond, Virginia, U.S.—died November 25, 1949, New York, New York), American dancer of Broadway and Hollywood, best known for his dancing roles with Shirley Temple in films of the 1930s.. Robinson’s parents having died when he was a child, he was raised by a grandmother and received little … She initially came as a foster child, as her parents were unable to care for her, and after returning to her parents a few times, she ultimately chose to remain with Roy and Dale. We are heartbroken." The school announced Evans’ death on Sunday upon confirmation from his family. His age was 75. He asked for prayer then, and again in October when he announced that chemotherapy no longer was an option in treating his wife. Mr. Bixby's former wife, the actress Brenda Benet, comitted suicide less than a year later. He died at 2:30 a.m. on 28 April 2018. Connect with the definitive source for global and local news. Bill Evans was born in Plainfield, New Jersey on August 16, 1929 and began his music studies at age 6. The 61-year-old actor had 2 children and was married to Louise Newbury for 30 years. He graduated with a music teaching degree from Southeastern Louisiana College in 1950 and then went to New York City. Bill is alive and kicking and is currently 65 years old. He appeared in 132 episodes of the soap opera until his death on August 2002. Evans, the father of comedy star Lee Evans, had apparently not performed for some years due to his health. For those who don’t study MCU history closely, Steve Rogers was born in 1918, meaning he was 27 years old when he crash-landed Red Skull’s plane in the Arctic in 1945. Evans’s playing on that album was an influence on jazz pianists for years to come. Parents Tom Evans and Kate James broke the news to their Alfie's Army supporters on Facebook, saying: "Our baby boy grew his wings tonight at 2.30 am. Bill Evans was born William Howard Evans on 16 July 1960 in Meridian, Mississippi. Evans next formed a trio (initially with drummer Paul Motian and bassist Scott LaFaro) that was especially noted for its interplay between pianist and bassist. Alfie continued to breathe naturally for five days after the removal of his breathing tube. Take advantage of our Presidents' Day bonus! Died September 15, 1980, in New York, NY. He was later a charter member of Kentucky’s Athletics Hall of Fame class, and his jersey hangs from the Rupp Arena rafters. He was considered the most important jazz pianist of his generation and was an enormous influence on such younger players as Herbie Hancock, Chick Corea, and Keith Jarrett. Bill Evans, byname of William John Evans, (born August 16, 1929, Plainfield, New Jersey, U.S.—died September 15, 1980, New York, New York), American jazz pianist known for lush harmonies and lyrical improvisation, one of the most influential pianists of his time. He was the youngest of six children of Mattie (Galloway), a maid, and William Withers, a miner. Died: Lois Evans, Wife of Tony Evans, and Pastors' Wives Ministry founder The 70-year-old Texan leaves a legacy of love and support. LEXINGTON, Ky. -- Billy Evans, a member of the 1956 gold medal-winning U.S. Olympic team and Kentucky Hall of Famer who helped the Wildcats go 25-0 in 1953-54, has died. Remus was born on 10 March, 1960 to Lyall and Hope Lupin. Bill Evans- Education LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Billy Evans, a member of the 1956 gold medal-winning U.S. Olympic team and Kentucky Hall of Famer who helped the Wildcats go 25-0 in 1953-54, has died. Evans was selected by the Rochester Royals in the fifth round of the 1955 NBA draft, a year before he won gold with the U.S. at the 1956 Olympics in Melbourne, Australia, with Naismith Memorial Hall of Fame teammates Bill Russell and K.C. As it turns out, the summer of 1999 was a pivotal time for Evans. This group released the classic albums Portrait in Jazz (1959) and Explorations (1961), as well as several albums culled from a historic engagement at New York City’s Village Vanguard nightclub in June 1961. Singer, songwriter and guitarist Bill Withers was born on July 4, 1938 in the small coal-mining town of Slab Fork, West Virginia and was raised in the nearby town of Beckley. He died at the age of 19 in 1965. Born August 16, 1929, in Plainfield, NJ. Let us know if you have suggestions to improve this article (requires login). Bill Evans, byname of William John Evans, (born August 16, 1929, Plainfield, New Jersey, U.S.—died September 15, 1980, New York, New York), American jazz pianist known for lush harmonies and lyrical improvisation, one of the most influential pianists of his time. Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree.... Get a Britannica Premium subscription and gain access to exclusive content. LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Billy Evans, a member of the 1956 gold medal-winning U.S. Olympic team and Kentucky Hall of Famer who helped the Wildcats go 25-0 in 1953-54, has died. Her family lived in Cokeworth, England. He died on 10 March 2005 at the age of 68, passing away peacefully in his sleep after suffering Sudden arrhythmic death syndrome. He died on September 15, 1980, at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City. Corrections? Upon his return to civilian life, and to the piano, he seemed to burst onto the jazz scene: his first recordings, from 1956, reveal a fully formed technique characterized by a fresh harmonic approach and sensitive phrasing. Her 3rd child, adopted daughter Marion Rogers, with her now late 4th husband Roy Rogers was born in Scotland in 1948. He contributed “Blue in Green” to the Kind of Blue lineup; that piece joins his later “Waltz for Debby” as his best-known compositions. William H. Gates Sr., civic leader and father of Microsoft founder and philanthropist Bill Gates, has died. He said, rather than throwing money at his offspring, he's given the gift of … Comedian Dave Evans has died his friends have said. The virtuoso jazz pianist, who died at age 51 from complications of cirrhosis and untreated hepatitis, has influenced generations of musicians. His father worked at the Ministry of Magic and encountered the werewolf Fenrir Greyback, who was on trial for killing two children. 1980 – Bill and Hillary Clinton’s only child, daughter Chelsea, was born. The cause was Alzheimer’s disease, the family said. 1996 – He was reelected to a … Because of this, he always played the role of a toddler or child in movies. The family says, "It is with heavy hearts we share the news that Bill … He had 716 points and 549 rebounds in 83 career games over three seasons from 1952-55 playing under legendary coach Adolph Rupp. His father died when Withers was thirteen. Birth Age, Family. Alfie's parents, Kate James and Thomas Evans, contested the application. …artists—most notably the American pianist. At the age of Born in rural West Virginia, Bill Withers endured poverty and heartbreak from an early age, with his father dying when he … He was married twice in … William Griffith Wilson died late Sunday night and, with the announcement of his death, was revealed to have been the Bill W. who was a co‐founder of Alcoholics Anonymous in 1935. Heartbeat actor Bill Maynard has died at the age of 89 after a career spanning eight decades. The Berea, Kentucky, native averaged 13.9 points and 8.5 rebounds his final year and was an Associated Press All-Southeastern Conference third team selection. "Bill's passion for the arts was felt by all who knew him, and his warmth and tireless energy were … Outraged when Greyback was released, He … Lyall was the only one at court to realise that Greyback was a werewolf, as Greyback pretended to be a Muggle tramp. 1992 – Bill Clinton was elected President of the United States. He became addicted to cocaine shortly before his death in 1980. She had an older sister named Petunia, whom she was quite close to. He was 18 years old and had already determined he'd soon move to Los Angeles to pursue a … Updates? Bill Paxton, the versatile actor who appeared in films incuding "Aliens" and "Titanic" and starred on TV in "Big Love," has died. When he was 17 years old, he featured in his first movie titled Baby Geniuses. Along with a 1994 Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, a flood of unreleased recordings from commercial and private sources helped to further elevate interest in Evans ' work. Omissions? The ventilatory support was removed on 23 April 2018 following a series of unsuccessful appeals from Alfie's family. From 1999 to 2002, he played a major role in the popular soap opera Passions as the character Timmy. Evans became the reluctant queen to his cowboy empire. James H. Evans, a Methodist minister in Meridian. Evans often worked in small groups, but he was also an innovative solo player who took full advantage of the recording studio on such albums as Conversations with Myself (1963) and Further Conversations with Myself (1967), which featured multitracking to create the effect of several pianos. Jon D. Wilke - … Our editors will review what you’ve submitted and determine whether to revise the article. Edward Lee Morgan was 33 years old when he died in very different circumstances. Because his compositions were tailored to his own style of playing, few Evans pieces entered the jazz repertoire. Alfie Evans, the 23-month-old toddler at the centre of a High Court legal battle, has died, nearly a week after his life support was withdrawn. Evans was a key figure on Davis’s Kind of Blue (1959), a milepost of jazz history and perhaps the finest recorded example of modal jazz, a style that eschews complex chords in favour of free melody. He was 94. Evans’s first piano teacher was his mother; he also studied violin and flute. 'Ain't No Sunshine' Writer And Singer Bill Withers Has Died The soulful artist behind a number of 1970s hits died Monday of heart disease. This article was most recently revised and updated by, https://www.britannica.com/biography/Bill-Evans. By signing up for this email, you are agreeing to news, offers, and information from Encyclopaedia Britannica. The Wildcats won SEC championships in all three of Evans’ seasons. Kent Evans was also Bill's age, and joined the Lakeside Programmers Group as well. Lily was born to Mr and Mrs Evans, two Muggles of the Evans family, on 30 January, 1960. Kentucky received its second Helms Foundation national championship in 1954 but declined an NCAA Tournament bid a year after suspension. Musical theatre pieces such as “Someday My Prince Will Come” and “My Favorite Things” became in his hands bold rhythmic and chromatic experiments. While every effort has been made to follow citation style rules, there may be some discrepancies. His wife, 21-year-old Philippa, also died … If you have any unfortunate news that this page should be update with, please let us know using this form . A forward known for being a team player who did a little bit of everything for the Wildcats, Evans played with teammates and fellow Hall of Famers Cliff Hagan, Frank Ramsey and Lou Tsioropoulos that unbeaten season. Bill Paxton Dead at 61 Due to Complications from Surgery. Evans, the pastor of Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship in Dallas, Texas, and a well-known voice on the radio, revealed in April that Lois’ cancer had returned. “Thank you so much for praying for my wife and for my family,” he wrote Monday. Today, Bill Evans reports the weather on WPLJ-FM and NASH FM and 77WABC in New York among others. In 1958 he joined Miles Davis in what proved to be a historic eight-month collaboration. He was 88. He is the son of Rev. He was 51 years old. Please ignore rumors and hoaxes. Classical composers such as Claude Debussy, Maurice Ravel, and Aleksandr Scriabin were influences, along with jazz pianists Bud Powell, Lennie Tristano, and Horace Silver. Bill Haley, 53, who helped make rock 'n roll a major part of the American musical idiom with his 1950s classic "Rock Around the Clock," died yesterday in his home in south Texas. Jones. They married three years later, 14 months after his first wife, Arlene, died. He died on April 28. The school announced Evans’ death on Sunday upon confirmation from his family. His output in the 1960s was affected by a heroin addiction, but he recovered and began a career resurgence with The Bill Evans Album (1971). The way Evans built and connected chords and improvised melodies gave his playing a romantic quality that contrasted with much of 1950s bebop. In March 1981, Mr. Bixby's 6-year-old son, Christopher, died of a throat infection. Over the years Evans’s playing became increasingly lyrical. He was 81 years old. His repertoire was also unusual. Bill and Melinda have three heirs, 20-year-old Jennifer, 17-year-old Rory and Phoebe, who is 14. The inmate was the nephew of mariner Bill Moran, who was aged 24 when his motor cruiser sank in rough seas off Evans Head on September 24, 1979.