I consider myself very lucky to have had in my life as long as I did.

Robert Scott Ringwald 1940-2021."

AsDeadlinereported, the jazz musician died on August 2 at the age of 80, with no cause revealed.

Molly Ringwald poses on the red carpet

Robert was born close to Sacramento, which explains his daughter’s choice of venue to share her obituary.

Likewise, Robert co-organized the very first Sacramento Jazz Festival, back in 1974.

He was legally blind as an infant, and fully blind by the time Robert reached adolescence.

Molly Ringwald poses with her father Robert

Robert was married to Adele Frembd for 60 years and the couple shares three daughters.