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Grateful Dead’s Bob Weir left behind a massive fortune at the time of his death
- On Jan. 10, Bobby Weir, founding member of the Grateful Dead, died at age 78, leaving an estimated $60 million estate, according to CelebrityNetWorth.com.
- Diagnosed in July, Weir returned weeks later for three Golden Gate Park shows, reportedly beating cancer before succumbing to underlying lung issues surrounded by loved ones.
- Among honors, Weir received Kennedy Center Honors in 2024, while Dead & Company became a major touring enterprise grossing hundreds of millions with its Sphere residency .
- Locally, a public memorial is planned this weekend in San Francisco, while Sweetwater Music Hall has hosted nonstop musical tributes and social media and national media have flooded with honors, plus the Empire State Building was lit in tie-dye.
- Beyond concerts, Weir and Stanford professor Giancarlo Aquilanti spent years on a decade-long arrangements project to preserve the Grateful Dead repertoire for a long-term legacy.
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Pay tribute to Bob Weir at Civic Center memorial this weekend
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Remembering Grateful Dead Founding Member Bob Weir : Fresh Air
We remember Bob Weir, founding member of the Grateful Dead, who died last week at 78. The guitarist spoke with Fresh Air Executive Producer Sam Briger in 2016 about working on a ranch, learning to ride, and getting to know cowboys. Also, we remember jazz singer Rebecca Kilgore, who was known for her interpretations of the Great American Songbook. She died at age 76. Kilgore often performed and recorded with pianist Dave Frishberg. We listen to e…
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