New Delhi, Jan. 11 -- Bob Weir, the founding member of the Grateful Dead and guitarist of the rock band, passed away. He was 78. His death was confirmed by a statement posted to his official social media handle.

Weir's cause of death is lung-related issues.

"It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of Bobby Weir. He transitioned peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, after courageously beating cancer as only Bobby could. Unfortunately, he succumbed to underlying lung issues," the statement on social mediaread.

It continued, "For over sixty years, Bobby took to the road. A guitarist, vocalist, storyteller, and founding member of the Grateful Dead. Bobby will forever be a guiding force whose unique artistry reshaped American ...