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Ramsey Lewis died Monday in his sleep at his Chicago home, according to his son, Bobby Lewis.

Ramsey Lewis died Monday in his sleep at his Chicago home, according to his son, Bobby Lewis.

Ramsey Lewis died Monday in his sleep at his Chicago home, according to his son, Bobby Lewis.

Ramsey Lewis died Monday in his sleep at his Chicago home, according to his son, Bobby Lewis.

CHICAGO (AP) — Renowned jazz pianist Ramsey Lewis, whose music entertained fans over a more than 60-year career that began with the Ramsey Lewis Trio and made him one of the country’s most successful jazz musicians, has died. He was 87.

Lewis is revered in jazz circles for 1960s hits like “The In Crowd,” “Hang on Sloopy” and “Wade in the Water.”

Ramsey Lewis died Monday in his sleep at his Chicago home, according to his son, Bobby Lewis.

Ramsey Lewis died Monday in his sleep at his Chicago home, according to his son, Bobby Lewis.

Jazz pianist Ramsey Lewis has died at the age of 87. Lewis's 60-year career resulted in three Grammy awards and seven gold records. Lewis died in his sleep at his Chicago home.

Renowned jazz pianist Ramsey Lewis, whose music entertained fans over a more than 60-year career that began with the Ramsey Lewis Trio and made him one of the country's most successful jazz musicians, has died. He was 87.