Jerry Garcia
Lead guitarist and vocalist Jerry Garcia died on August 9, 1995, in Forest Knolls, California. The cause was a heart attack following years of health struggles, including diabetes and substance use. He was 53.
Other Band Members
Bassist Phil Lesh, keyboardist Tom Constanten, and drummer Mickey Hart are among the surviving core members. Keyboardist Brent Mydland died in 1990 from a drug-related heart attack, and guitarist Jerry Garcia was the only founding member to die while the band was still active.
Associated Figures
Close collaborators such as lyricist Robert Hunter and manager Rock Scully remained connected to the band until their later deaths. For more background on the band and its members, see the Grateful Dead official archive at https://www.gratefuldead.com/.
