Sam Cutler – known as the former tour manager for Grateful Dead and the Rolling Stones – has died aged 80.
His death comes almost a decade after he was diagnosed with cancer.
He died on Tuesday (July 11) at his home in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
Dead & Company, the current iteration of the Grateful Dead, confirmed the sad news with a statement.
Cutler’s death comes ahead of the band’s final-ever show in San Francisco tonight.
They wrote on Twitter: ‘His spirit, passion & creativity left indelible marks on the Grateful Dead & the world of music.’
Cutler’s children – Bodhi and Chesley Cutler – also released a heartfelt statement.
They said: ‘Sam Cutler, our father, your friend, passed away in his sleep on Tuesday, July 11th, at age 80.
‘Our father was first diagnosed with cancer nearly a decade ago, and it is with gratitude that Sam’s family thank the wonderful doctors, nurses, hospital staff, and administrators in ALL hospitals that our father received treatment within.
‘Many people from across our big beautiful world crossed paths with Sam in his life, and many more formed timeless memories with him that are each beautiful encapsulation of the man that he was.
‘Sam would want nothing more for his friends to continue to form timeless memories with whomever they meet and to share those memories with him in the next love.’
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