Bob Weir, one of the founding members of the legendary rock band Grateful Dead, has died from “underlying lung issues” at 78.
Weir, who, after “courageously beating cancer,” died “peacefully” on Saturday, Jan. 10, according to a post shared on his Instagram. A representative for Weir confirmed the post’s accuracy to USA TODAY, but had no further information at this time.
“For over sixty years, Bobby took to the road. A guitarist, vocalist, storyteller, and founding member of the Grateful Dead. Bobby will forever be a guiding force whose unique artistry reshaped American music,” the post reads. “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.”
In October 2024, bassist Phil Lesh, another founding member of the Grateful Dead, died at 84.
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