American jazz legend Chicj Corea died on February 9 of a rare form of cancer at the age of 79, we learned from a press release posted on his Facebook page.

"I want to thank all those who, throughout the trip, helped shine the fires of music," he said in a message written before his death.

American jazz legend Chick Corea died on February 9 of a rare form of cancer at the age of 79, according to a statement posted on his Facebook page.

"I want to thank all those who, throughout the trip, helped to shine the fires of music," he said in a message written before his death, according to the statement prepared by his team.

"I have hope that those who feel the urge to play can do so"

"I have hope that those who feel the urge to play, to write, to perform in a show can do so. If it is not for themselves, then for us. Not just because the world needs more artists, but because it's more fun, ”he added.