Johnny Depp Was By Jeff Beck’s Side When He Died ‘Suddenly’ At 78

Very unhappy information for the music business…

Rockstar Jeff Beck sadly handed away on Tuesday after rising unwell simply weeks in the past. Based on a press release from the musician’s household to Individuals on Wednesday, the English guitarist handed away after contracting bacterial meningitis, they shared:

“On behalf of his household, it’s with deep and profound unhappiness that we share the information of Jeff Beck’s passing. After out of the blue contracting bacterial meningitis, he peacefully handed away yesterday. His household asks for privateness whereas they course of this large loss.”

Jeff was 78 years outdated. He leaves behind his spouse, Sandra Money.

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The identical assertion was additionally shared on his Instagram — have a look (beneath).

Based on the Cleveland Clinic, bacterial meningitis is “an an infection of the membranes (meninges) surrounding the mind and spinal wire. Meningitis might be attributable to a bacterial, fungal or viral an infection. Meningitis might be acute, with a fast onset of signs, it may be persistent, lasting a month or extra, or it may be delicate or aseptic.” We’re so saddened to listen to it claimed the artist’s life. And so shortly, too.

Jeff rose to fame in 1965 when he turned the guitar participant for The Yardbirds, changing Eric Clapton. He went on to be featured because the lead guitarist in legendary albums like Mick Jagger’s She’s the Boss and the title monitor of Ozzy Osbourne’s Affected person Quantity 9. Most just lately, he spent the summer time touring with Johnny Depp after releasing their album 18 final July.

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So, as you’ll be able to think about, this loss could be very powerful for the Pirates of the Caribbean alum. Chatting with Individuals, a supply revealed the actor “is completely devastated” in regards to the loss whereas noting he “was by Jeff’s bedside” together with “another rock stars” earlier than his dying. The insider continued:

“That they had a very tight friendship, they have been extraordinarily shut, and he bought even nearer over this previous summer time once they have been touring collectively. The illness got here on actually shortly and all of it deteriorated quickly within the final couple weeks.”

The confidant concluded:

“Johnny continues to be processing this information. He’s devastated.”

So heartbreaking. Depp celebrated his defamation win in opposition to ex-wife Amber Heard with a number of performances throughout the nation with the enduring performer, doubtless which means Beck performed an enormous position in supporting the actor. Sending our like to all of Jeff’s household and buddies as they mourn this large loss. Could he relaxation in peace.

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