Overview
- Weir’s family announced on January 10 that he died at 78 after beating cancer but succumbing to underlying lung issues, saying he transitioned peacefully with loved ones.
- In a January 15 Instagram post, Paul McCartney called Weir “a great musician who inspired many people of many generations” and offered condolences to his family.
- McCartney said their last meeting was at Dead & Company’s Sphere residency in Las Vegas, where Weir invited him into his trailer and introduced his family and friends.
- He recounted that Weir demonstrated his on-tour recording setup, and McCartney offered to play bass on a track, though the collaboration never happened.
- The pair first shared a stage on July 17, 2016, at Fenway Park in Boston, as fans continue honoring Weir’s legacy with gestures such as the Empire State Building’s tie-dye lighting.