‘Grateful Dead co-founding guitarist Bob Weir has died at age 78. Weir’s death was confirmed through a statement issued by his family on the guitarist’s social feeds.

Bobby Weir succumbed to underlying lung issues after a courageous battle with cancer. Weir was diagnosed with cancer last July and began treatment shortly after taking the stage for what would be his final shows: Dead & Company’s concerts at Golden Gate Park in San Francisco August 1 – 3, 2025 celebrating 60 years of Grateful Dead music.…’ (Andy Kahn via Jambase)