Robert 'Bob' Weir, guitarist and singer of the Grateful Dead, passed away on January 10, 2026, after a battle with cancer.

He was 78 years old.

Weir was diagnosed in July 2025.

Earlier today, Sammy Hagar paid tribute to Weir through a video statement.

Hagar remembered walking to the stage with Weir to play music together, saying 'Let's take a long walk in the woods.' He added, 'I will miss that.

RIP' Weir's family previously released a statement announcing his passing, stating he transitioned peacefully surrounded by loved ones.

However, he succumbed to underlying lung issues.

For over 60 years, Weir was a driving force behind the Grateful Dead's unique sound and community-driven approach to music.

His work extended far beyond filling rooms with music; it was an invitation to feel, question, wander, and belong.

Weir's final performances reflected this spirit, as he returned to his hometown stage for three nights of celebration in Golden Gate Park.

Those performances were emotional, soulful, and full of light.

The Grateful Dead was founded in the San Francisco Bay Area during the 1960s counterculture movement.

Founding members included Jerry Garcia, Bob Weir, Phil Lesh, Bill Kreutzmann, and Ron 'Pigpen' McKernan.

After Garcia's death in 1995, Weir continued touring as the Dead and later as Dead & Company.

Weir was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1994 as a member of the Grateful Dead.

He received Kennedy Center Honors in 2024 for his contributions to American music.

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