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ROCHESTER, N.Y. - Famed jazz musician Chuck Mangione has died. He was 84 years old.

The news was confirmed Thursday on Mangione’s personal website, which read, "We are very sorry. Chuck Mangione has passed. More to come."

Chuck Mangione dies at his home

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According to TMZ, the flugelhorn and trumpet player died this week at his home in Rochester, New York, his manager told the media outlet.

In addition, TMZ was told Mangione died from natural causes.

Chuck Mangione’s legendary career

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Born and raised in Rochester, NY, Chuck was inducted in 2012 into the Rochester Music Hall of Fame.

Over his career, Mangione won two Grammy Awards – the first in 1977 for best instrumental composition and the second in 1979 for best pop instrumental performanc

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