Famed Jewish conductor Michael Tilson Thomas dies at 81 of cancer
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- Category: Middle East
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-24 11:23 UTC
- Sources: Times of Israel
Michael Tilson Thomas, a renowned Jewish conductor, has died at the age of 81 due to cancer. He was born in Los Angeles and conducted symphonies around the world, including in Israel.
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