British rock ‘n’ roll musician Jeff Beck, known as one of the world’s top three guitarists, died on Jan. 10, at the age of 78.
Jeff Beck died of acute bacterial meningitis. A message on his official social media platform said: “On behalf of his family, it is with deep and profound sadness that we share the news of Jeff Beck’s passing. After suddenly contracting bacterial meningitis, he peacefully passed away yesterday.”
