Byron Janis Tribute

Mar 20, 2024 | arthritis.org | Anthony J. Williams |Byron Janis Tribute

By Anthony Williams | March 20, 2024The Arthritis Foundation pays tribute, respect and appreciation to one of our greatest champions who, sadly, passed away last week. Byron Janis, world-renowned classical pianist and composer, was 95 when he died in New York City on March 14, 2024. His wife, Maria Cooper Janis, said he was alive and kicking until the very end, continuing to make music history. “Music is Byron’s very soul, not a ticket to stardom,” Maria said.