Robby Steinhardt, Violinist and Vocalist for Kansas, Dies at 71
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Robby Steinhardt, violinist and co-lead vocalist for Kansas, died Saturday after a bout of acute pancreatitis and septic shock, his wife Cindy Steinhardt confirmed on Facebook. He was 71.
On May 13, Robby Steinhardt was admitted to the hospital with acute pancreatitis. Later that night, he went into acute septic shock and was placed on life support. Although the outlook was “very grave,” he survived another two months. On July 17, the day Steinhardt was set to be released from medical care and moved to a rehab center, he suffered another sepsis and died at Tampa General Hospital.
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The rock violinist has passed away at the age of 71 after suffering sepsis just before he was about to be released from medical care and moved to a rehab center. Jul 20, 2021
Robby Steinhardt has died, aged 71.
The violinist and singer passed away on Saturday (17Jul21), two months after he was admitted to the hospital with acute pancreatitis.
He was on his way to recovery and was about to be released from medical care and moved to a rehab centre when he suffered sepsis last week. We are beyond devastated as our lives were about to start a new adventure, his wife Cindy tells Rolling Stone. Robby just recorded his first solo album with the talented music producer Michael Franklin at Solar Studios. A tour to start in August, Robby was so looking forward to being back on stage doing what he loved.
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