Famous folk singer Bob Neuwirth recently passed away at the age of 82, leaving a huge void behind him. While Bob was a popular folk artist. The news of his death came as a great shock to everyone who knew him. The news of his death was confirmed by Paula Batson, entertainment executive and Bob’s partner. But how did the folk artist die?
Read on to learn more about Bob Neuwirth and his sudden death.
Who was Bob Neuwirth?
Popular as a folk singer, Bob Neuwirth was born on May 20, 1939. In 1964, he became the partner and friend of the widely known Bob Dylan. As long as Bob continued his education, he attended art school in Boston.
It even became a part of the Cambridge blues-folk scene. He often performed in folk clubs. He traveled a lot with Dylan in his mid-60s. He released two popular solo albums, Back to the Front and 99 Monkeys.
Bob Neuwirth died of heart failure at the age of 82.
Sadly, just before she turns 83 next month. The news of his death shook everyone. His partner and entertainment manager Paula Batson took to social media to share the news of Bob’s death on May 18 this year. The cause of death turned out to be heart failure.
In Paula’s post it was written that Bob was working as an artist who never considered taking credit. In fact, it inspired others to create art. He was a folk singer who brought his work to life with every cell of his body. Finally, he read that he will be missed forever.
Praises are pouring in when Bob Neuwirth passes away
While it comes as a huge shock to everyone to know that Bob is dead. He left behind a great folk music legacy. Since his death, social media has been flooded with tributes to the late folk artist who has served folk songs for decades.
Everyone who knew him expressed their sadness on social media. He also expressed his condolences to Bob Neuwirth’s fans and family on social media. While his absence will always remain there.
RIP Bob Neuwirth. Artist, songwriter and friend and witness to Bob Dylan’s craziest motorcycle ride around the world pic.twitter.com/Y5jbysn86S
– jeff benzos (@aaronposting) 19 May 2022
RIP by Bob Neuwirth. Incredible career, here’s a song he wrote with Elvis & T Bone https://t.co/DmPvOnrw4d
– Martin Foyle (@martinfoyle) 19 May 2022
If you need a definition for the legend: Bob Neuwirth. Always the right time, the right place. Also a brilliant musical legacy. #Bob Dylan #johncale #vincebell #janisjoplin REST IN PEACE. https://t.co/4tVImCulWd
– Martin Wimmer (@deinland) 19 May 2022
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