Leslie West, Mountain Co-Founder, Dies at 75 wcsx.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from wcsx.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Variety are also reporting that West has passed.
The news was initially shared by West s longtime associates at Dean Guitars, though no other details were given. The
Times report mentioned heart issues, while
Rolling Stone said West went into cardiac arrest on Monday at his home near Daytona, Fla., and never regained consciousness after being taken to the hospital.
Dean Guitars CEO Evan Rubinson also offered personal condolences, describing West as “a man that I truly loved more than most the funniest, most honest guy I’ve met.”
He d suffered a series of other health issues in recent years: In 2011, West s lower right leg was amputated following diabetes complications. But he continued to record and perform throughout his life.