Bob Weir, guitarist of the Grateful Dead, has died at the age of 78
11 january 2026 в 05:13
Bob Weir, guitarist and one of the founders of the Grateful Dead, passed away on January 10, 2026, at the age of 78. This was announced on his official website, which stated that in his final day, he was surrounded by «loved ones».
«With deep sadness, we announce the passing of Bobby Weir», - the statement reads. «He left peacefully, surrounded by those he loved, after courageously battling cancer in a way that only Bobby could».
Below you can learn about the cause of Weir’s death and his final months of life.
Yes, Weir fought cancer in mid-2025 and managed to overcome it. According to a statement on his website, Weir, also known by the nickname «Bobby», - was diagnosed with the disease in July 2025.
«The last months of Bobby reflected the same spirit that defined his life. After his diagnosis in July, he began treatment just weeks before returning to the stage in his hometown for a three-day celebration of 60 years of music at the Golden Gate», - the tribute states. «These performances, full of emotion, soul, and light, were not farewells but gifts. Another act of resilience. An artist who even then chose to continue on his path. When we remember Bobby, it’s hard not to feel the echo of how he lived. A man who wanders and dreams, never worrying about whether the road will lead him home. A child of countless trees. A child of boundless seas».
According to the statement on his website, Weir died due to «complications with his lungs».
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«With deep sadness, we announce the passing of Bobby Weir», - the statement reads. «He left peacefully, surrounded by those he loved, after courageously battling cancer in a way that only Bobby could».
Below you can learn about the cause of Weir’s death and his final months of life.
Yes, Weir fought cancer in mid-2025 and managed to overcome it. According to a statement on his website, Weir, also known by the nickname «Bobby», - was diagnosed with the disease in July 2025.
«The last months of Bobby reflected the same spirit that defined his life. After his diagnosis in July, he began treatment just weeks before returning to the stage in his hometown for a three-day celebration of 60 years of music at the Golden Gate», - the tribute states. «These performances, full of emotion, soul, and light, were not farewells but gifts. Another act of resilience. An artist who even then chose to continue on his path. When we remember Bobby, it’s hard not to feel the echo of how he lived. A man who wanders and dreams, never worrying about whether the road will lead him home. A child of countless trees. A child of boundless seas».
According to the statement on his website, Weir died due to «complications with his lungs».
The story is developing…
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