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John B Williams Enters Hospice
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Veteran jazz bassist John B. Williams, 85, is in hospice after brain surgery following a fall—he can no longer walk or speak. A lifelong musician who played with Dizzy Gillespie, Louis Armstrong, and even Sesame Street, he also appeared on Johnny Carson and Arsenio Hall. His storied career, spanning the Marines to late-night TV and countless collaborations with jazz greats, has left an indelible mark on music—and his passing has deeply saddened fans and peers alike.
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