Grateful Dead received touching honor just days before bassist Phil Lesh died at age 84 Have YOU got a story? Email [email protected] By Kevin Kayhart For Dailymail.com Published: 23:04 EDT, 25 October 2024 | Updated: 23:04 EDT, 25 October 2024 e-mail View comments Phil Lesh - bassist and co-founding member of the iconic rock band Grateful Dead - passed away on Friday just days after the legendary band received a touching honor.
Lesh's death was confirmed on his official Instagram page, which reported that he died 'peacefully' on Friday morning at the age of 84 . 'He was surrounded by his family and full of love. Phil brought immense joy to everyone around him and leaves behind a legacy of music and love,' the announcement on social media read.
'We request that you respect the Lesh family’s privacy at this time.' While no official cause of death has been released, the Associated Press is reporting that the Berkeley, California native had survived prostate cancer , bladder cancer, and a liver transplant in 1998 brought on by a hepatitis C infection and years of heavy drinking. The sad news comes just days after the announcement that members of the Grateful Dead have been chosen as the 2025 MusiCares Persons of the Year.
Grateful Dead bassist and co-founder Phil Lesh passed away 'peacefully' surrounded by his family on Friday morning, October 25 at the age of 84 Just days ago, it was announced that Lesh's legendary band the Grateful Dead will be being honored as the 2025 Mus.
