Sonny Rollins, the legendary jazz saxophonist, has died at age 95. He passed away at his home in Woodstock, New York, with officials noting no specific cause of death but that he had been largely housebound in recent years due to health issues. This news was widely reported on May 24–26, 2026, and has been covered by outlets around the world. [sources: multiple public reports from late May 2026]
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Rollins, one of the greatest saxophonists of all time, played with everyone from Miles Davis to The Rolling Stones.
www.abc.net.auJazz legend Sonny Rollins, whose career reshaped modern improvisation and produced classics including "St. Thomas", has died.
www.noise11.comJazz musician Sonny Rollins, known as the "saxophone colossus", has died aged 95.
news.sky.comSonny Rollins, the legendary tenor saxophonist known for his bold tone and constant experimentation, has died at 95.
www.cbsnews.comSonny Rollins, the legendary tenor saxophonist known for his bold tone and constant experimentation, has died at 95 KNX News 1070 AM
www.audacy.comSonny Rollins, the tenor saxophonist and restless genius whose bold, distinctive tone and constant experimentation kept him on the cutting edge of jazz for more than 50 years, died Monday at age 95.
www.cbc.caSonny Rollins, the legendary tenor saxophonist known for his bold tone and constant experimentation, has died at 95
www.usnews.comSonny Rollins, the tenor saxophonist and restless genius whose bold, distinctive tone and constant experimentation kept him on the cutting edge of jazz for more than 50 years, died Monday at age 95.
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