Grateful Dead founder Phil Lesh has died at the age of 84

Phil Lesh, one of the founding members and bassist of the band Grateful Dead, has died.

He was 84 years old.

His death was confirmed on his official Instagram page, which said he “passed away peacefully this morning. He was surrounded by his family and full of love.”

“Phil brought great joy to everyone around him and leaves a legacy full of music and love. We ask that you respect the Lesh family’s privacy during this time.”

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