Phil Lesh, who cofounded the Grateful Dead, died Friday. He was 84 and no cause was given.
Lesh’s death was announced in a statement posted on his official Instagram account.
“Phil Lesh, bassist and founding member of the Grateful Dead, passed peacefully this morning,” the statement Friday read. “He was surrounded by his family and full of love. Phil brought immense joy to everyone around him and leaves behind a legacy of music and love. We request that you respect the Lesh family’s privacy at this time.”
Lesh continued to keep the Dead alive in a new way after cofounder Jerry Garcia’s death, frequently performing with former band members. He also performed as Phil Lesh and Friends.