Grateful Dead legend Bob Weir dies at age 78 surrounded by family after cancer battle

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• "It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of Bobby Weir.
• He transitioned peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, after courageously beating cancer as only Bobby could," the statement said, adding that he succumbed to lung problems.
• "For over sixty years, Bobby took to the road," the statement continued.
• "A guitarist, vocalist, storyteller, and founding member of the Grateful Dead.
• Bobby will forever be a guiding force whose unique artistry reshaped American music." GRATEFUL DEAD SINGER WHO WORKED WITH ELVIS PRESLEY ON HIT SONG DIES AT 78 AFTER CANCER BATTLE Bob Weir, co-founder of The Grateful Dead, has died at 78 years old, a statement from his family on his Instagram page confirmed.