E Street Band sax player Clarence Clemons dies

A spokeswoman for Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band says saxophone player Clarence Clemons has died in Florida at age 69. PALM BEACH, Fla. - A spokeswoman for Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band says saxophone player Clarence Clemons has died in Florida at age 69.

A spokeswoman for Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band says saxophone player Clarence Clemons has died in Florida at age 69.

PALM BEACH, Fla. - A spokeswoman for Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band says saxophone player Clarence Clemons has died in Florida at age 69.

Spokeswoman Marilyn Laverty confirmed the death Saturday.

Clemons was one of the key influences in Springsteen's life and music. He was hospitalized about a week ago after suffering a stroke at his home in Singer Island, Fla.

Known as the Big Man for his imposing 6-foot-5-inch, 270-plus pound frame, Clemons and his ever-present saxophone spent much of his life with The Boss. His solos became a signature sound for the E Street Band on many songs.

Springsteen: Loss is "immeasurable"

Bruce Springsteen says the loss of fellow band member Clarence Clemons is "immeasurable" and that he and his bandmates are honored and thankful to have been able to stand beside him for nearly 40 years.

Clemons, the saxophone player in the E Street Band, died Saturday evening after complications from a stroke that the musician suffered about a week ago.

Springsteen said on his website that Clemons loved the fans and gave everything he had every night he stepped on stage.

Springsteen added that with Clarence at his side, he and the band were able to tell a story far deeper than what was simply contained in their music. Springsteen says Clemons' life, memory and love will live on in their band.

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