He had been battling cancer for the past 10 years, according to astatementon his website.
He had been planning to resume touring in 2024.
He built a fanbase with LPs featuring titles such asAutumn,December,SummerandRestless Wind.
George Winston in 2019Getty Images
It would resurface several times on Billboards annual Christmas charts and eventually went gold.
He would launch his own label, Dancing Cat Records, in 1983.
Winston is survived by his sister, niece and nephew.
His family will hold a private memorial service.
