Grateful Dead founding member Bob Weir passes away at 78

Bob Weir, best known as a founding member of the Grateful Dead, has passed away at the age of 78.

The American musician and songwriter’s family announced the upsetting news via a social media post.

In an Instagram update on Saturday, January 10, the family confirmed that the rock band co-founder “transitioned peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, after courageously beating cancer as only Bobby could.”

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The family revealed the cause of death, writing “Unfortunately, he succumbed to underlying lung issues,” after finding wellness.