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Bob Weir, Grateful Dead co-founder and guitarist, died at 78 after cancer and lung issues, leaving a lasting musical legacy.
Bob Weir, the Grateful Dead's co-founder and guitarist, died at the age of 78 after battling cancer and underlying lung issues.
He died peacefully, surrounded by family, according to a statement on his Instagram page.
Weir, then 17, helped form the band in 1965, and he was instrumental in shaping its improvisational style and countercultural legacy.
He continued to perform until 2025, including a 60th anniversary tribute in July.
The Grateful Dead, inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and named Kennedy Center Honorees, became well-known for their devoted fan base and live performances.
Weir is survived by his wife Natascha Münter and two daughters, Monet and Chloe.
He leaves a lasting musical legacy.
Bob Weir, cofundador y guitarrista de los Grateful Dead, falleció a los 78 años después de padecer cáncer y problemas pulmonares, dejando un legado musical duradero.