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: Gary Cooper

    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

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"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)"

"Harvey Van was a highly successful businessman, known for his sharp business acumen and impeccable work ethic. Unfortunately, his life was cut short due to unforeseen circumstances. (V)"

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