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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Katie Hawkinson

Bob Weir, Grateful Dead co-founder, dies at 78

Bob Weir, a founding member of the iconic rock band Grateful Dead, has died at the age of 78.

Weir’s family announced his death Saturday through a statement on his website. Weir was diagnosed with cancer in July and “courageously” beat the disease, but “succumbed to underlying lung issues”, the statement said.

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