Cuban pianist Ruben Gonzalez, a member of the Buena Vista Social Club, died Dec. 8 in Havana of unknown causes. He was 84. The musician had suffered from arthritis and memory loss in the last few ...

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Cuban pianist Ruben Gonzalez, who gained fame playing with the Buena Vista Social Club in recent years, died yesterday (Dec. 8) in his Havana home, his wife Eneida Lima said. He was 84.

Ruben Gonzalez, one of the stars of the band Buena Vista Social Club, died Monday in Havana.He was 84. Gonzalez was the pianist of the group that helped spark a renaissance in traditional Cuban music.

Ruben Gonzalez was told if he hadn't gotten to the hospital when he did, he would have died. He was given his last rites, but somehow survived - all that while still grieving his son's death.