It's very sad to read this. Mr. Rudd was/is one of my favorite musicians. I heard him play live several times, beginning in 1968, and he never lost that beautiful tone and his sense of adventure. I had the opportunity to speak with him after two of the gigs and had the impression that I was speaking with a kind, open person, He made our world a better place.
Thank you, Mr. Rudd. You'll be missed.