JAZZ legend Ellis Marsalis Jr. has died at the age of 85 after battling pneumonia brought on by the coronavirus. The pianist was the patriarch of a New Orleans musical family and a celebrated musician in his own right. ⚠️ Read our coronavirus live blog for the latest news & updates Ellis Marsalis III confirmed that his dad's death was brought about by the coronavirus that is raging across the world in a global pandemic.
His death on Wednesday came hours after Adam Schlesinger, best known for his work with rock band Fountains Of Wayne, died after contracting also coronavirus.