The renowned American classical pianist who overcame arthritis, died at 95

Janis was a Cold War era culture ambassador who overcame severe arthritis. He was a renowned American classical pianist and composer. Janis died Thursday at age 95, according to his wife. He overcame debilitating arthritis, but died at 95, his wife said Thursday. He is survived by his wife and wife, Barbara Janis.

Acclaimed American classical pianist Byron Janis has died at the age of 95. Janis overcame debilitating arthritis to become a renowned pianist. The 95-year-old overcame the pain of arthritis and arthritis to perform at the top of the world's most famous pianists.