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Gemma Jones

Meningitis signs and symptoms as Jeff Beck dies suddenly due to illness

Rock veteran Jeff Beck has died aged 78 after falling ill.

The rock guitarist's family say he passed away after 'suddenly contracting bacterial meningitis'. The Grammy-winning guitarist rose to prominence with rock band The Yardbirds and went on to have a successful solo career and fronted the Jeff Beck Group and Beck, Bogert & Appice.

A statement posted to Twitter and Instagram read: “On behalf of his family, it is with deep and profound sadness that we share the news of Jeff Beck’s passing. After suddenly contracting bacterial meningitis, he peacefully passed away yesterday. His family ask for privacy while they process this tremendous loss.”

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