Phil Lesh, Grateful Dead bassist and founding member, dies at 84

Grateful Dead founding member and bassist Phil Lesh died Friday morning, according to a post on his official Instagram account.

The California native and jam band legend was 84.

Lesh "passed peacefully" while surrounded by family, per the post to his Instagram.

"Phil brought immense joy to everyone around him and leaves behind a legacy of music and love," the post read. "We request that you respect the Lesh family’s privacy at this time."

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