Overview

• A representative said Volman died on Sept. 5 after a brief, unexpected illness, and his lawyer Evan Cohen confirmed the news in a Facebook statement.
• Relatives told People that doctors were investigating a blood disease as his white blood count fell in the days leading up to his death.
• Volman was diagnosed with Lewy body dementia in 2020, disclosed it publicly in 2023, and continued performing on the Happy Together tours with symptoms managed by medication.
• The Los Angeles–born musician co-founded The Turtles with Howard Kaylan, later performed as Flo & Eddie, toured with Frank Zappa’s Mothers of Invention, and recorded backing vocals for artists including T. Rex, Duran Duran and Bruce Springsteen.
• Beyond performing, he advocated for musicians’ rights in landmark legal actions, taught music business after earning advanced degrees, and published a 2023 memoir; survivors include partner Emily Volman, ex-wife Pat, daughters Hallie and Sarina, and brother Phil.