Allen Toussaint, New Orleans R&B Legend, Dies At 77

Allen Toussaint, legend of the New Orleans R&B sound, passed away late Monday evening at the age of 77. The producer, performer, and songwriter suffered a heart attack following a concert in Madrid, Spain, as his 

It's with heavy hearts that we report that Allen Toussaint, the producer, pianist, songwriter, and all around legend of New Orleans R&B, passed away on Monday.

MADRID (AP) — Madrid official: New Orleans music great Allen Toussaint dies after heart attack at age 77. Copyright 2015 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

He practically died on-stage in Madrid, an appropriate ending to a rich, music-filled life. Allen Toussaint, a renowned and influential New Orleans r&b and soul legend, has passed away following a heart attack on Monday.

Legendary musician Allen Toussaint died Monday following a performance in Spain. He was 77 years old, New Orleans television station WDSU reported. Madrid emergency services spokesman Javier Ayuso told The Associated Press that rescue workers