Guitarist, singer-songwriter, and Toronto-born classic rock icon, Robbie Robertson, has passed away at the age of 80.
Robertson, who was the leader of the legendary Canadian-American folk-rock outfit The Band, and worked closely with Bob Dylan throughout his illustrious career, passed away surrounded by loved ones, according to a statement from his manager of over three decades. Robertson's manager, Jared Levine, announced that Robertson"was surrounded by his family at the time of his death, including his wife, Janet, his ex-wife, Dominique, her partner Nicholas, and his children Alexandra, Sebastian, Delphine, and Delphine's partner Kenny.
"In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that donations be made to the Six Nations of the Grand River to support the building of their new cultural center."