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