The Latest Breaking News from Jeff Beck

Beck, a guitar virtuoso and innovator, died after contracting bacterial meningitis, his family said.

Jeff Beck, the influential guitarist who rose to rock and roll stardom with 1960s supergroup the Yardbirds and later enjoyed a prolific solo career, has died, his official website said Wednesday. He was 78 years old. A guitar virtuoso and innovator who was also one of the world's great rhythm…

Meningitis can cause sepsis and result in permanent damage to the brain or nerves

Jeff Beck's representatives have confirmed the inspirational guitarist passed away at the age on 78 on Tuesday, with rockstars Mick Jagger and Ozzy Osbourne among remembering the musician

Beck's family confirmed the 78-year-old died 'peacefully' on Tuesday after contracting bacterial meningitis with Sir Rod describing him as on 'another planet'.

Johnny Depp is said to have been one of a number of rockstars to have visited guitarist Jeff Beck shortly before he died from bacterial meningitis

Osbourne was among the first to pay tribute to Beck, writing that it had been ‘such an honour’ to know and play with him on his most recent album

Daniel Andrews says he ‘couldn’t think of anything that would be more distressing for victim-survivors’ than a Pell state funeral

Here are the AP’s latest coverage plans, top stories and promotable content. All times EST. For up-to-the minute information on AP’s coverage, visit Coverage Plan.

Dr Tom Nutt said Beck’s sudden death was a reminder about the ‘devastating’ disease.

Jeff Beck, one of the most skilled, admired and influential guitarists in rock history, died Tuesday in a hospital near his home at Riverhall, a rural estate in southern England. He was 78.