Following the death of a renowned UK- based composer and conductor, Bramwell Tovey has gained lots of media attention following the heartbreaking news of his departure.

The 69-year-old conductor who led the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra for nearly two decades before being named Music Director of the Sarasota Orchestra last year, is said to have died of cancer.

Bramwell Tovey health: What illness did Bramwell Tovey have?

Per sources, Tovey was diagnosed with a rare form of sarcoma two years ago, and after surgery in June 2021, he was declared cancer-free for a brief period. He had surgery earlier, but the cancer reappeared in early January this very.

After a nationwide search, Tovey was named the orchestra’s sixth music director in its 72-year history last August.

Tovey previously led the BBC Concert Orchestra, Los Angeles Philharmonic, and Rhode Island Philharmonic, in addition to the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra. His last appearance with the orchestra was in April, during the season finale.

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