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Dickey Betts — guitarist and vocalist of the Allman Brothers band — has died. He was 80 years old. Bett’s manager, David Spero, broke the news on Thursday, April 18, the day he was pronounced dead.
“It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that the Betts family announce the peaceful passing of Forrest Richard ‘Dickey’ Betts (December 12, 1943 – April 18, 2024) at the age of 80 years old,” the manager said in a statement to Rolling Stone. “The legendary performer, songwriter, bandleader and family patriarch was at his home in Osprey, Florida, surrounded by his family. Dickey was larger-than-life, and his loss will be felt worldwide.”
The statement concluded, “At this difficult time, the family asks for prayers and respect for their privacy in the coming days. More information will be forthcoming at the appropriate time.”
Per the manager, Betts died after a battle with cancer and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, the outlet reported.
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