DAVID Crosby looked at peace in the final photo shared by his wife before his death at age 81.
Crosby died on Thursday following a long illness, his wife, Jan Dance, confirmed.
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Dance had posted a final photo of Crosby four weeks ago, showing the musician snuggling up to a puppy.
“Today,” Dance’s Instagram caption read.
Many have taken to the post to offer their condolences.
“The hearts of our entire generation are breaking now, Jan. So terribly sorry for your loss,” one person wrote.
“So very sorry. Thanks for sharing him with us for so many years,” wrote another.
Others had commented weeks ago saying it was a “sweet photo” and looked like “true love.”
Dance had posted another photo, this one of herself with the puppy, with the caption “Merry Christmas.”
Fans of Crosby’s have also shared their sympathies on that post.
“So sorry for your loss. David will live forever through his music,” one person commented.
‘UNBELIEVABLE TALENT’
Tributes continue to pour in across social media as news of Crosby’s passing spreads.
Crosby’s bandmate, Graham Nash, shared a statement on his Facebook page.
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“David was fearless in life and in music,” Nash wrote.
“He leaves behind a tremendous void as far as sheer personality and talent in this world. He spoke his mind, his heart, and his passion through his beautiful music and leaves an incredible legacy. These are the things that matter most.”
Melissa Etheridge, who shared two children with Crosby, also shared a statement.
“He gave me the gift of family. I will forever be grateful to him, Django, and Jan. His music and legacy will inspire many generations to come. A true treasure,” she wrote.
“We are so sad to hear of the passing of the legendary David Crosby, a man of unbelievable talent,” tweeted Hanson.
“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,” wrote Brian Wilson.
CROSBY, STILLS, NASH & YOUNG
In the mid-1960s, Crosby joined bandmates Roger McGuinn, Gene Clark, Chris Hillman, and Michael Clarke to form the folk-rock band The Byrds.
His time with the group was rocky and he eventually left in 1967 after forming a close bond with Stephen Stills and Graham Nash, creating CS&N in 1968.
The group released their debut album to critical acclaim, becoming a multi-platinum piece.
Stills’ colleague, Neil Young, would join the group a year later in 1969, causing a clash of egos among the members.
Throughout the years, the members would break up and regroup, releasing multiple albums during that time.
Crosby and Nash worked closely together, recording and touring regularly.
During the 1960s era of sex-drugs-and-rock ’n’ roll, Crosby struggled with addiction for several years.
In 1992 he was famously arrested in Texas on drugs and weapons charges, resulting in a five-month prison stint in 1986.
He had to undergo liver transplant surgery in 1994 due to years of cocaine and alcohol abuse.
Crosby has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice – once as a member of The Byrds in 1991 and in CS&N in 1997.
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