Nancy Pelosi recently paid tribute to Bob Weir, one of the founding members of rock legends Grateful Dead. Weir recently passed away at the age of 78. The saddening announcement was made through the musician’s official social media channels. The news was also confirmed by Rolling Stone and other major music publications.
Nancy Pelosi pays tribute to Bob Weir
Taking to her X account, Pelosi wrote, “Deeply saddened to learn of Bob Weir’s passing. A dear friend and a San Francisco icon as a founder of the Grateful Dead, Bob’s music brought people together in joy and community for generations.
His legacy will live on through every soul he touched and every moment of connection his music created. Paul and I send our condolences to Natascha and his entire family with gratitude for the joy he shared with the world.”
Deeply saddened to learn of Bob Weir's passing. A dear friend and a San Francisco icon as a founder of the Grateful Dead, Bob’s music brought people together in joy and community for generations.
His legacy will live on through every soul he touched and every moment of… pic.twitter.com/7Kovehghxi
— Nancy Pelosi (@SpeakerPelosi) January 11, 2026
Weir shared guitar duties with Jerry Garcia and was one of the band’s constant members from 1965 to 1995, along with Garcia, bassist Phil Lesh, and drummer Bill Kreutzmann. He was also a member of Dead & Company, a Grateful Dead spinoff band that’s been active since 2015. He’s also remembered for his unique instruments that he used over the years.
“It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of Bobby Weir,” the announcement on his social media profiles reads.
“He transitioned peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, after courageously beating cancer as only Bobby could. Unfortunately, he succumbed to underlying lung issues.”
