Phil Lesh, a founding member and bassist of the band Grateful Dead, has died.

He was 84 years old.

His death was confirmed on his official Instagram page, which said he “passed away peacefully this morning. He was surrounded by his family and full of love.”

Phil Lesh of the Grateful Dead performs at the Oakland Coliseum Arena in Oakland, California on February 23, 1993. (Tim Mosenfelder/Getty Images)

“Phil brought tremendous joy to everyone around him and leaves behind a legacy of music and love. We ask that you respect the Lesh family’s privacy at this time.”

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