"May we honor him not only in sorrow, but in how bravely we continue with open hearts, steady steps, and the music leading us home," said the iconic musician's daughter. "Hang it up and see what tomorrow brings."
I googled and I saw that number too. I think it’s effectively copypasta. I don’t believe it. I googled a bit more.
Weir had a net worth of $60 million at the time of his death in January 2026 at the age of 78, according to Celebrity Net Worth.
Maybe the $60m stat is closer than I think. The Dead surely makes a lot from licensing, touring, etc every year but I don’t know how many people are on the gravy train. There might be loads. Wives, ex-wives, children, grandchildren, various hangers on, who knows etc.
I googled and I saw that number too. I think it’s effectively copypasta. I don’t believe it. I googled a bit more.
Maybe the $60m stat is closer than I think. The Dead surely makes a lot from licensing, touring, etc every year but I don’t know how many people are on the gravy train. There might be loads. Wives, ex-wives, children, grandchildren, various hangers on, who knows etc.