Gary Rossington died at the age of 71, know his cause of death and net worth in 2023
He was the last founding member of the famous American rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd who was still alive. Fans are sad about this.
The news was posted on the band’s official Facebook page, where fans expressed their sadness and asked what happened. But the post didn’t say what caused the death, so fans are left to guess.
Lynyrd Skynyrd Gary Rossington cause of death, obituary, net worth 2023, age, wife, daughters and family
The facebook message about Gary said, “It is with our deepest sympathy and sadness that we have to advise, that we lost our brother, friend, family member, songwriter and guitarist, Gary Rossington, today. Gary is now with his Skynyrd brothers and family in heaven and playing it pretty like he always does.”
Saddened to hear about the passing of the great Gary Rossington of Lynyrd Skynyrd. The last surviving original member of the legendary band. Rest in Peace, Gary. pic.twitter.com/rcN2cUFh6k
— Dave Mustaine (@DaveMustaine) March 6, 2023
RIP Gary Rossington,today we lost the final member of the original 70s Lynyrd Skynyrd lineup! Thanks for the music Gary!!! pic.twitter.com/0IjXA5Rcwx
— VINTAGE ROCK N’ ROLL 🎸 (@RockNRoLL_85) March 6, 2023
In the past few years, Gary’s health had been a worry, and in 2021, he had heart surgery. But no one knows for sure what caused his death with no cause of death given currently. His net worth stood at $12 million.
Gary Rossington was married to Dale Krantz Rossington but its not really clear when they met however, the love birds tied the knot in 1982. Their union resulted in two daughters.
Who was Gary Rossington?
Gary Rossington was one of the three people who started Lynyrd Skynyrd in 1964, when he was a young teenager. He played guitar and wrote songs. His unique slide guitar was a big part of the band’s biggest hits, like “Free Bird” and “Sweet Home Alabama.”
He was also one of the people who lived through the terrible plane crash in 1977 that killed some of his bandmates and badly hurt him and the rest of the band. The crash put an end to Lynyrd Skynyrd’s first era, but different versions of the band have been on tour up until recently.
Many send in tributes for Gary Rossington
Fans, including well-known people from the entertainment industry, have been sending Gary tributes and condolences since the news of his death spread. Titus Welliver, who is an actor, wrote on Twitter, “Gary Rossington has gone. One of the best and the creator of a style and sound that will always be loved. Gary, rest in peace, and be nice.”
Yesterday we lost our musical brother Gary Rossington, a man we all loved. Our thoughts are with his love Dale, their family and his many friends and fans. I am numb…this cuts deep. – Paul pic.twitter.com/LMZIxAS1pH
— Paul Rodgers (@_paulrodgers) March 6, 2023
One fan just wrote, “Rest in peace, Gary Rossington.” Gary Rossington’s death brings an end to an era for Lynyrd Skynyrd. His contributions to the sound and history of the band will be remembered for many years.
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