French Jazz Violinist Stephane Grappelli Died On This Day in 1997 [ON-THIS-DAY]

French jazz violinist Stephane Grappelli died on this day in 1997 – aged 89

French jazz violinist Stephane Grappelli died on this day in 1997 – aged 89.

Mr Grappelli's lively, elegant style captivated audiences for more than half a century – performing internationally well into his 80s.

He passed away in Paris after undergoing a hernia operation.

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