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Bob Weir, co-founder of rock group the Grateful Dead, dies at age 78

Bob Weir, co-founder of the iconic rock band the Grateful Dead, has passed away at the age of 78. He died peacefully surrounded by family after battling cancer and succumbing to complications from lung issues. Weir was instrumental in shaping the band's sound and has left a lasting legacy in American music.

Bob Weir, co-founder of rock group the Grateful Dead, dies at age 78

Credit: Theguardian

Key Highlights

  • Bob Weir died at age 78 after battling cancer and lung issues.
  • He co-founded the Grateful Dead, a band known for revolutionizing live performance and improvisational music.
  • Weir is survived by his wife, Natascha Münter, and two daughters.
  • He was born on October 16, 1947, in San Francisco and was adopted shortly after birth.
  • Weir's net worth was estimated at $60 million at the time of his death.
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  1. Bob Weir, co-founder of rock group the Grateful Dead, dies at age 78
  2. Bob Weir Family: All We Know About His Wife Natascha Münter, Daughters Shala Monet and Chloe Kaelia
  3. Bob Weir Net Worth: How Much the Grateful Dead Singer Left Behind After His Death
  4. Bob Weir, founding member of the Grateful Dead, dies at 78
  5. Bob Weir Dies: Grateful Dead Founding Member Was 78

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