Boston GlobeVan Cliburn, American classical pianist, diesUSA TODAYMarco R. della Cava, USA TODAY 1:08p.m. EST February 27, 2013. The tall Texan was a household name around the world. Cliburn died early Wednesday at his Fort Worth home following a battle with bone cancer. (Photo: Tom Mihalek AP). Story Highlights ...Van Cliburn dies; American classical pianist was 78Fox NewsVan Cliburn, celebrated classical pianist, dies at 78Washington PostVan Cliburn, pianist 'who conquered Russia,' dies at 78Los Angeles TimesReuters -Wall Street Journal -CNN Internationalall 35 news articles »