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Bob Weir Death News – Grateful Dead Co-Founder Dies at 78
Legendary Singer, Songwriter & Guitarist Loses Battle With Cancer
San Francisco Rock Icon Remembered Worldwide
📍 San Francisco, CA • 🗓️ January 10, 2026 • 🎵 Breaking Music News
SAN FRANCISCO: Bob Weir, the singer, songwriter, and guitarist who co-founded the legendary rock band Grateful Dead, died Saturday, January 10, following a prolonged battle with cancer and underlying health issues, his family confirmed. He was 78.
The announcement was shared on social media, revealing that Weir was diagnosed last summer and began treatment just weeks before Dead & Company performed a highly anticipated series of concerts at Golden Gate Park, celebrating the Grateful Dead’s 60th anniversary.
Remembering Bob Weir
“It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of Bobby Weir,” the family’s statement read. “He transitioned peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, after courageously battling cancer as only Bobby could. Sadly, he later succumbed to underlying lung issues.”
Fans, fellow musicians, and cultural leaders have flooded social media with tributes, crediting Weir with shaping generations of rock music and defining the San Francisco psychedelic sound.
This article will be updated as more verified information becomes available.
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