Iconic Rock Guitarist Jeff Beck Dies At 78

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and later enjoyed a prolific solo career, has died, his official website said Wednesday. He was 78 years old.

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Beck died "peacefully" after a sudden bout of bacterial meningitis.

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"On behalf of his family, it is with deep and profound sadness that we share the news of Jeff Beck's passing

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After suddenly contracting bacterial meningitis, he peacefully passed away yesterday," a statement on the English-born musician's website said.

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and later enjoyed a prolific solo career, has died, his official website said Wednesday. He was 78 years old.

Beck died "peacefully" after a sudden bout of bacterial meningitis.

"On behalf of his family, it is with deep and profound sadness that we share the news of Jeff Beck's passing

After suddenly contracting bacterial meningitis, he peacefully passed away yesterday," a statement on the English-born musician's website said.

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