Clarence "The Big Man" Clemons who worked with American singer-songwriter Bruce Springsteen for decades died at age 69 on Saturday.Clemons passed away due to complications of a stroke he suffered in the beginning of this month.
Springsteen called Clemons a "great friend and partner" and said that the late musician lived a wonderful life.
“He carried within him a love of people that made them love him. He created a wondrous and extended family. He loved the saxophone, loved our fans and gave everything he had every night he stepped on stage," Springsteen stated.
Later on in Clemons' career, he collaborated with pop star Lady Gaga.
Clemons was born Clarence Anicholas Clemons, Jr. in January 11th, 1942 in Norfolk, Virginia and was the grandson of a Baptist minister. He began playing saxophone when he was 9.
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