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Grateful Dead founding member Bob Weir dies at 78

January 11, 2026

Bob Weir, the founding member and guitarist of the iconic rock band Grateful Dead, has died at the age of 78. His family announced that he passed away peacefully after battling cancer and underlying lung issues, surrounded by loved ones.

Grateful Dead founding member Bob Weir dies at 78

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Bob Weir was a co-founder of the Grateful Dead, influential in the 1960s San Francisco counterculture.
He was diagnosed with cancer in July 2025 and succumbed to lung issues.
Weir's death was announced on his Instagram account by his family.
He aimed to leave a lasting legacy through the band's music, hoping it would endure for future generations.

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Grateful Dead founding member Bob Weir dies at 78

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