Grateful Dead founding member Phil Lesh dead at 84

Phil Lesh, 1 of nan founding members and bassist for nan set Grateful Dead, has died. 

He was 84 years old. 

His decease was confirmed connected his charismatic Instagram page, which said he "passed peacefully this morning. He was surrounded by his family and afloat of love."

Phil Lesh of nan Grateful Dead performs astatine Oakland Coliseum Arena connected February 23, 1993, successful Oakland, California. (Tim Mosenfelder/Getty Images)

"Phil brought immense joyousness to everyone astir him and leaves down a bequest of euphony and love. We petition that you respect nan Lesh family’s privateness astatine this time."

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