Bob Weir, founding member of American rock band the Grateful Dead, dies aged 78, 10 January 2026

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Grateful Dead founding member Bob Weir dies at 78

Bob Weir's death was announced on Saturday in a statement on his Instagram page.

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Bob Weir, founding member of American rock band the Grateful Dead, dies aged 78​

Bob Weir, guitarist, singer and founding member of the Grateful Dead, has died at age 78.

Weir's death was announced on Saturday in a statement on his Instagram page.

"He transitioned peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, after courageously beating cancer as only Bobby could. Unfortunately, he succumbed to underlying lung issues."

 

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Grateful Dead founding member Bob Weir dies at 78

Bob Weir's death was announced on Saturday in a statement on his Instagram page.

www.abc.net.au

Bob Weir, founding member of American rock band the Grateful Dead, dies aged 78​

Bob Weir, guitarist, singer and founding member of the Grateful Dead, has died at age 78.

Weir's death was announced on Saturday in a statement on his Instagram page.

"He transitioned peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, after courageously beating cancer as only Bobby could. Unfortunately, he succumbed to underlying lung issues."

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The Empire State Building was lit up in tie-dye colors in his memory.

 

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Tonight we will shine in tie-dye to honor the life and legacy of Bob Weir
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Watch the Empire State Building honour The Grateful Dead's Bob Weir with tie-dye lighting

In the wake of Bob Weir's passing, the Empire State Building honoured the late Grateful Dead musician with a tie-dye lighting display.

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