Celebrities Mourn Gregg Allman After News Of His Death

Allman died peacefully at his home in Georgia.
Rock star Gregg Allman, closeup of his performing. August 14, 1975.
Rock star Gregg Allman, closeup of his performing. August 14, 1975.
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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:

Man. #WhippingPost was the fabric of the musical blanket of my childhood. Thank you #DuaneAllman!!!

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