BREAKING: Singer-songwriter David Crosby dead at 81

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Iconic musician David Crosby has died at the age of 81, DailyMail.com has confirmed.

The member of the band the Byrds and Crosby, Stills & Nash died Thursday ‘after a long illness,’ his wife Jan Dance told Variety.

‘It is with great sadness after a long illness, that our beloved David (Croz) Crosby has passed away,’ she said in the statement. ‘He was lovingly surrounded by his wife and soulmate Jan and son Django. Although he is no longer here with us, his humanity and kind soul will continue to guide and inspire us.”

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Her statement continues:

“His legacy will continue to live on through his legendary music. Peace, love, and harmony to all who knew David and those he touched. We will miss him dearly. At this time, we respectfully and kindly ask for privacy as we grieve and try to deal with our profound loss. Thank you for the love and prayers.”

In 2021, Crosby said, “However much time I got isn’t really the significant thing — it’s what I do with that time, right? And it looks to me that the only contribution I can make, the place where I can help, is to make more music.”

“However much time I got isn’t really the significant thing — it’s what I do with that time, right? And it looks to me that the only contribution I can make, the place where I can help, is to make more music.”

– David Crosby in 2021 pic.twitter.com/g17n6wQeo0

— CONSEQUENCE (@consequence) January 19, 2023

Tributes for Crosby are pouring in on social media.

“Home Free” wrote in a Twitter post, “It is with great sadness that we wish the iconic David Crosby a safe passage to the other side. We have always been inspired by his beautiful songwriting, and will never finish unpacking the layers to his music. Here’s our version of ‘Helplessly Hoping.’”

It is with great sadness that we wish the iconic David Crosby a safe passage to the other side. We have always been inspired by his beautiful songwriting, and will never finish unpacking the layers to his music. Here’s our version of ‘Helplessly Hoping.’ pic.twitter.com/R4GI2m4c0D

— Home Free (@HomeFreeGuys) January 19, 2023

BREAKING: David Crosby, the legendary singer-songwriter and founding member of the Byrds and Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, has died at age 81. https://t.co/9jGXPXtpKp pic.twitter.com/gtIt2tJ734

— NBC News (@NBCNews) January 19, 2023

Roseanne Cash tweeted, “I cannot begin to say how influential Crosby, Stills and Nash were for me. I’m grateful David Crosby lived, and so very sad he’s gone.”

I cannot begin to say how influential Crosby, Stills and Nash were for me. I’m grateful David Crosby lived, and so very sad he’s gone.

— rosanne cash (@rosannecash) January 19, 2023

David Crosby stuck to his guns. A difficult and gifted man. Whose talent and taste was immense. His harmonious voice still echoes in Laurel Canyon. A proud man who said what he said, and felt what he felt with no apology. A brilliant songwriter, and an American Icon, RIP. pic.twitter.com/lwL5emAdQ3

— Michael Des Barres (@MDesbarres) January 19, 2023

Thank you ⁦@thedavidcrosby⁩ I will miss you my friend. #DavidCrosby #Croz pic.twitter.com/eTxikf27Ro

— Melissa Etheridge (@metheridge) January 19, 2023

The world has lost yet another ethereal fixture of the ‘60s peace and love movement; a legend within his own right, and every group he was a part of. Coming up in the same era as The Doors, David Crosby had the voice and song writing abilities that made him completely unique… pic.twitter.com/Rl9AFDEe7z

— The Doors (@TheDoors) January 19, 2023

My favorite Crosby, Stills and Nash song is “Southern Cross.” Thanks David Crosby for the beautiful music. @Uperpeninsula pic.twitter.com/GE4hB7eXPv

— Wynn Westmoreland (@WynnWs) January 19, 2023

David Crosby and Graham Nash at the BBC in 1970. Crosby died today at 81. pic.twitter.com/masPiNzIQR

— Morgan Cameron Ross (@Morgan_C_Ross) January 19, 2023

I don’t know what to say other than I’m heartbroken to hear about David Crosby. David was an unbelievable talent – such a great singer and songwriter. And a wonderful person. I just am at a loss for words. Love & Mercy to David’s family and friends. Love, Brian pic.twitter.com/Hjht7LeGiv

— Brian Wilson (@BrianWilsonLive) January 19, 2023

David Crosby dead at 81: Crosby, Stills & Nash singer-songwriter passes away after a ‘long illness’ https://t.co/lEuThYNSui

— Daily Mail US (@DailyMail) January 19, 2023

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