Jazz legend Ellis Marsalis Jr. has died at the age of 85 after battling pneumonia brought by the new coronavirus. The pianist was the patriarch of a New Orleans musical family and a celebrated musician. ⚠️ Read our coronavirus live blog for the latest news & updates Ellis Marsalis III confirmed that his father's death was brought about by the coronavirus that is causing the 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 coronavirus.
Four of Marsalis Jr sons followed in footsteps to become musicians. Wynton is one of the most prominent jazz figures in the US as artistic director of jazz at New York's Lincoln Center.