His last appearance was on May 3,2003, at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival and he died less than two months later on July 1,2003 at the age of 73, after a long battle with prostate cancer.
His last appearance was on May 3,2003, at the New Orleans Jazz. His last appearance was on May 3,2003, at Heritage Festival. He died less than two months later on July 1,2003 at the age of 73. This was after a long battle with prostate cancer.