Phil Lesh, Grateful Dead Co-Founding Bassist, Has Died at 84

Lesh co-wrote some of the best-known songs of the band, which released 13 studio albums over 30 years.

(L–R) Members of The Dead Phil Lesh, Bob Weir, and Warren Haynes perform at The Forum in Los Angeles on May 9, 2009. Vince Bucci/Getty Images

Grateful Dead bassist and founding member, Phil Lesh, has died at the age of 84.

News of his death was announced through his official Instagram page, confirming Lesh passed away peacefully on Oct. 25 surrounded by family and “full of love.”