Kansas founding member Robert Eugene Steinhardt has passed away at the age of 71 from complications from pancreatitis.
Robert's wife Cindy revealed the violinist had died in her arms on July 17, two months after he was sent to the hospital for acute pancreatitis and placed on life support after going into acute septic shock.
Despite being given a 'grave' outlook at the time, Robert made it through the night and began his 'road to recovery'.
However, his health took a turn for the worse several months later.
Kansas founder Robert Eugene Steinhardt has passed away at the age of 71 (pictured 2005)
'Our final journey started May 13 when Robby was admitted into the hospital with acute pancreatitis,' Cindy wrote in a statement posted to Facebook.
'Later that night he went into acute septic shock and was placed on life support. Outlook was very grave as he wasn't expected to live through the night.
'Like the true fighter he is, he managed to spring back much to the amazement of his entire medical staff.
Once again he cheated death and the road to recovery had begun.
'65 days later, on the day he was to be released from medical care and move to the rehabilitation center to build his strength, his body had other plans. A fever set in, blood pressure became uncontrollable, the sepsis reared it's ugly head again.
'The medical staff at Tampa General stabilized him, he greeted me with a smile, open arms and kisses.
His daughter Becky called. They had a beautiful, happy, conversation together.
Robert's wife Cindy revealed the violinist had passed away in her arms on July 17, several months after he was sent to the hospital for acute pancreatitis and placed on life support (pictured 1977)
Steinhardt performed with Kansas from 1973 to 1982 and 1997 to 2006 (pictured 2015)
'6 minutes later as I held him to keep him warm, he died in my arms at 6:30pm Saturday July 17, 2021.
'We are beyond devastated as our lives were about to start a new adventure.
Robby just recorded his first solo album with the talented music producer Michael Franklin at Solar Studios. A tour to start in August, Robby was so looking forward to being back on stage doing what he loved.'
In a statement posted to their Facebook account, the band Kansas expressed their 'deepest sorrow' over Robert's death.
The band sold more than 15 million records and notched up seven top 40 hits, including 'Dust in the Wind' and 'Carry on Wayward Son' (pictured 1982)
'The members of the band KANSAS, past and present, wish to express our deepest sorrow over the death of our bandmate and friend, Robby Steinhardt.
Robby will always be in our souls, in our minds, and in our music.
'What he brought to us as bandmates, to the fans who attended our concerts, and to the sound of KANSAS, will always be heartfelt. We love him and will miss him always.'
Robert, a native of Lawrence, Kansas, ozempic coupon card (https://ozempicchemist.com) was an original member of the band, teaming up with Topeka West High School graduates Kerry Livgren, Rich Williams, Phil Ehart and Dave Hope and with Steve Walsh, who grew up in St.
Joseph, Missouri.
Robert performed with Kansas from 1973 to 1982 and 1997 to 2006, the Topeka Capital-Journal reported.
The band sold more than 15 million records and notched up seven top 40 hits, including 'Dust in the Wind' and 'Carry on Wayward Son.'
The band, which now makes its home in Atlanta, continues to perform with Williams and Ehart as the only original remaining members.
In a statement posted to their Facebook account, the band Kansas expressed their 'deepest sorrow' over Robert's death