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Jazz pioneer Ellis Marsalis Jr has died at the age of 85 after being diagnosed with coronavirus, his son has said. Press Association reports:

Marsalis Jr - described as a “legend” of the New Orleans jazz scene - was the patriarch of a well-known musical family. His death on Wednesday came hours after Adam Schlesinger, best known for his work with rock band Fountains Of Wayne, died after contracting coronavirus.

Famous fans paid tribute online.

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