Some of the most famous classical composers died quite young. Among these were Schubert and Mozart, who both died in their thirties. Not all great composers had short lives, however. Bach lived until the age of sixty-five and Haydn until the age of sixty-nine, and others, like Verdi and Strauss,
Died at a very young age.
Lived on into their eighties.
Died while playing the piano.
Lived in the twentieth century.