Kansas musician Robby Steinhardt dies aged 71, his wife says

Kansas vocalist and violinist Robby Steinhardt, second from the right, has died aged 71 (Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP, File)

Musician Robby Steinhardt, best known for being a violinist and vocalist with rock band Kansas, has died aged 71.

His wife Cindy Steinhardt said her husband died on Saturday due to complications from pancreatitis, having first been taken to hospital in May.