 in Los Angeles. They have said that he died after a "long illness", according to Variety. Jared Levine, who had managed Robbie for a staggering 34 years, released a statement today, which confirmed his death. Jared explained how Robbie was surrounded by his family at the time of his death, including his wife, his ex-wife, her partner and his children. For all the latest on news, politics, sports, and showbiz from the USA, go to The Mirror US. The statement continued: "He is also survived by his grandchildren Angelica, Donovan, Dominic, Gabriel and Seraphina. Robertson recently completed his fourteenth film music project with frequent collaborator Martin Scorsese, 'Killers of the Flower Moon.'" They then added that instead of fans and mourners sending flowers, donations can be made to the Six Nations of the Grand River to "support a new Woodland Cultural Centre". Robbie was born in Toronto, Canada, in 1943, with him celebrating his 80th birthday just last month. He was best-known for being part of The Band in the 70s, with him also known for working with the likes of Bob Dylan and Martin Scorsese. Robbie is survived by his wife Janet, his ex-wife, Dominique, and his children Alexandra, Sebastian, and Delphine. We'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story. Please check back regularly for updates on this developing story HERE . Get email updates on the day's biggest stories straight to your inbox by signing up for our newsletters . Get all the big headlines, pictures, analysis, opinion and video on the stories that matter to you by following Th){kind=link}
The lead guitarist of The Band, Robbie Robertson, has died weeks after turning 80, it was revealed today in a statement released by his long-time manager Jared Levine
Guitarist and singer-songwriter Robbie Robertson, from the Canadian-American hitmaking group The Band, has died at the age of 80.
Robbie’s longtime manager announced today that the rocker died on Wednesday (August 9) in Los Angeles. They have said that he died after a “long illness”, according to Variety. Jared Levine, who had managed Robbie for a staggering 34 years, released a statement today, which confirmed his death. Jared explained how Robbie was surrounded by his family at the time of his death, including his wife, his ex-wife, her partner and his children.
For all the latest on news, politics, sports, and showbiz from the USA, go to The Mirror US.
The statement continued: “He is also survived by his grandchildren Angelica, Donovan, Dominic, Gabriel and Seraphina. Robertson recently completed his fourteenth film music project with frequent collaborator Martin Scorsese, âKillers of the Flower Moon.'”