[HIDEK6]

They say oboe players usually die of a heart attack in their mid 50s.

[onona]

They say oboe players usually die of a heart attack in their mid 50s.

Too true. The stress they put upon themselves while playing is significant

[TexasGator]

“They say oboe players usually die of a heart attack in their mid 50s.”

Who are they?

[Albion Wilde]

They say oboe players usually die of a heart attack in their mid 50s.

This article that studied a wide range of available studies says your claim has not been proven:

Medical Issues in Playing the Oboe: A Literature Review