News of Gregg Allman’s death was met with an outpouring of grief on Saturday.
The legendary musician “passed away peacefully at his home in Savannah, Georgia,” according to a statement on Allman’s official website, which noted his family planned on releasing their own statement soon. “Gregg struggled with many health issues over the past several years. During that time, Gregg considered being on the road playing music with his brothers and solo band for his beloved fans, essential medicine for his soul. Playing music lifted him up and kept him going during the toughest of times.”
Celebrities and friends, including Allman’s ex-wife Cher, took to social media to remember the singer:
IVE TRIED…
— Cher (@cher) May 27, 2017
WORDS ARE IMPOSSIBLE GUI GUI💔
FOREVER,
CHOOCH💋
never forget....gui
— Cher (@cher) May 27, 2017
❤️chooch pic.twitter.com/q3BWnnNohp
It is with deep sadness we announce that Gregg Allman, a founding member of The Allman Brothers Band, passed away peacefully at his home pic.twitter.com/8g0pAT3kky
— Allman Brothers Band (@allmanbrothers) May 27, 2017
Rest in peace Greg Allman peace and love to all the family 😎✌️🌟💖🎶🎵🎶🎵☮️🌺🌹
— #RingoStarr (@ringostarrmusic) May 27, 2017
My southern-rock heart is breaking....#GreggAllman https://t.co/VkkzDYF1R0
— Melissa Etheridge (@metheridge) May 27, 2017
Gregg Allman had a feeling for the blues very few ever have
— Charlie Daniels (@CharlieDaniels) May 27, 2017
hard to believe that magnificent voice is stilled forever pic.twitter.com/EPfE56fqCf
Gregg Allman, Classic Rock Legend Of The Allman Brothers Band, Dead RIP, Gregg...Our Prayers Are With You, Bro... https://t.co/RwURmekP89
— David Coverdale (@davidcoverdale) May 27, 2017
I'm so very saddened to hear of the passing of rock & blues legend Gregg Allman. He was such a huge influence on me. https://t.co/rSbHdmj5yp
— Travis Tritt (@Travistritt) May 27, 2017
My heart breaks today at the passing of soul brutha Gregg Allman. Blessings and peace to all the Allman family. - KU
— Keith Urban (@KeithUrban) May 27, 2017
So sad to hear Gregg Allman passed away I admire him so much & had the honour of jamming wth him recently. A gentle soul with so much soul.
— Peter Frampton (@peterframpton) May 27, 2017
Eternal love and life to Gregg Allman. 🌹 RIP 🌹
— John Mayer (@JohnMayer) May 27, 2017
Man. #WhippingPost was the fabric of the musical blanket of my childhood. Thank you #DuaneAllman!!!
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It's all just too much. #GreggAllman Rest In Peace Midnight Rider pic.twitter.com/h3sWHTEXzN
— Nils Lofgren (@nilslofgren) May 27, 2017
What a legacy @GreggAllman leaves behind. Jam on in the great hereafter.
— Brad Paisley (@BradPaisley) May 27, 2017
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