The Country Music Hall of Famer's contribution to music is undeniable; Dolly Parton even asked him recently for her album.
After announcements of his death have circulated online, Hargus "Pig" Robbins' actual cause of death was finally confirmed by his family.
In a Facebook Post of his family through his official Facebook Page, they finally confirmed the death of their matriarch, stating that the icon was hospitalized twice in the last two months.
Cause of death revealed
More commonly known as "Pig", Hargus Robbins was reportedly suffered from a bacterial infection in his bloodstream, a heart disease, and a kidney ailment, among many others.
It was said on the same Facebook Post that the Country Hall of Famer's body could not handle the stress due to his many ailments anymore.
Assured that the famed pianist had "a strong mind" until the end, the family guaranteed his fans that Hargus had a great life and was loved by many, as his legacy in music will "live on".
Aside from the ailments he recently had, Robbins was blind since he was three years old, losing his eyesight on a knife incident when younger.
Even though he was incapable of using his sense of sight, the obstacle did not stop the pianist from being one of the backbones of the country music scene.
As Dolly Parton allegedly wanted Robbins to perform on a new record in the months leading up to his death, Robbins remained one of the most sought-after keyboardists in the world up until his death.
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Pig's legacy
Among rock enthusiasts, the blind pianist is prominent for his work on the albums of Cliff Richard, Leon Russel, and Neil Young, among many others.
Robbin's most well-known recording was "Blonde on Blonde", which was universally regarded as one of Bob Dylan's greatest albums and which featured his standout playing on "Rainy Day Women #12 & 35".
Harold Bradley, Member of the Country Hall of Fame, stated that Pig has come up with more "identifiable riffs than anyone" during the pianist's induction into the Country Hall of Fame in 2012.
The Nashville A-team member also said that Pig happens to be the "best rhythm piano player in town".
The pianist was twice named Instrumentalist of the Year by the Country Music Association in 1976 and 2000.
To celebrate his first award, he signed with Elektra Records in the late '70s and released an album titled "Country Instrumentalist of the Year".
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