Phil Lesh, the iconic bassist and founding member of the rock band Grateful Dead, passed away on Friday, October 25, at the age of 84. The news was shared via social media, where a heartfelt statement confirmed his peaceful passing surrounded by family.
The statement read, “Phil Lesh, bassist and founding member of the Grateful Dead, passed peacefully this morning. 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. We request that you respect the Lesh family’s privacy at this time.” No cause of death has been disclosed as of yet.
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