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Bob Weir, co-founder of the Grateful Dead, has died at 78 years old, a statement from his family on his Instagram page confirmed.
« It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of Bobby Weir. He transitioned peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, after courageously beating cancer as only Bobby could, » the statement said, adding that he succumbed to lung problems.
« For over sixty years, Bobby took to the road, » the statement continued. « A guitarist, vocalist, storyteller, and founding member of the Grateful Dead. Bobby will forever be a guiding force whose unique artistry reshaped American music. »
Bob Weir, co-founder of The Grateful Dead, has died at 78 years old, a statement from his family on his Instagram page confirmed. (Photo by Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic)
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His family wrote that his « work did more than fill rooms with music; it was warm sunlight that filled the soul, building a community, a language, and a feeling of family that generations of fans carry with them. »
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