Obituary of Van Cliburn

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Van Cliburn

Harvey Van (born July 12th, 1934 in Shreveport, Louisiana) was a Musician who was best known for being a very prolific piano player. Harvey died on February 27th, 2013 and his death was reportedly because of bone cancer. He was 78 years old when he passed in 2013.

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Van Cliburn Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Van, Harvey
    • Common Name: Van Cliburn
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Shreveport, Louisiana, United States
    • Birth Date: July 12, 1934
    • Age: 78 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Harvey Lavan
    • Occupation: Musician
    • Genre: Classical Music
    • Active Years: 1956-2013
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Chick-fil-A
    • Favorite Color: Lilac
    • Favorite Scent: Gucci Guilty
    • Favorite Actor: Humphrey Bogart

    Harvey's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Harvey Lavan Cliburn Jr.
    • Father: Harvey Lavan Cliburn Sr.
    • Mother: Rildia Bee Cliburn (née O'Bryan)
    • Spouse/Partner:
    • Not  Married - Single - Dating?

Death Notice:

  • Date: February 27 2013 at age 78
  • Place: Fort Worth, Texas, United States
  • Cause of Death: Bone cancer
  • Funeral Arrangements: Held on March 3, 2013, at the Broadway Baptist Church
  • Interment: Greenwood Memorial Park Mausoleum in Fort Worth

Category Tags:

MusicianClassical Music Genre American Born on July 12th Born in 1934 Born in Louisiana Died in 2013 Died at age 78 Died from Bone cancer

Quotable Quotes:

"Anger will never disappear so long as thoughts of resentment are cherished in the mind. Anger will disappear just as soon as thoughts of resentment are forgotten."

"Harvey Van quickly succumbed to his injuries, but the aftermath left an indelible mark in the community. (V)"

"Please remember Harvey Van who died tragically in a skiing accident on February 27 2013. (V)"

"Harvey Van was an inspirational figure whose free-spirited approach to life and adventurous spirit touched the hearts of all who knew him. (V)"

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