regularly seen at the bbc proms, and he conducted the last night of the proms on several occasions. 0ften he conducted the last night of the proms on several occasions. often he would make some funny speeches, there were some memorable moments over that time that really endeared him to the audiences. his range was also really diverse. he performed a wide range of repertoire, everything ranging from baroque to contemporary. he resigned from the bbc in 2000 and he moved to the us with his wife to chicago, and that is where he was living when he died. he had been suffering from leukaemia and his agent confirmed to bbc news that was the cause for his death, and he also said many people will be celebrating his career over a very long time. t0 celebrating his career over a very long time-— long time. to that point, what tributes have _ long time. to that point, what tributes have been _ long time. to that point, what tributes have been coming - long time. to that point, whatj tributes have been coming in? tributes from across the music world have been pouring in this afternoon ever since the news of the his death