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Gary Rossington, Lynyrd Skynyrd's last surviving original member who also helped to found the group, died Sunday at the age of 71. No cause of death was given.

The legendary songwriter and guitarist Gary Rossington was the final surviving member of the band's original lineup.

Lynyrd Skynyrd guitarist Gary Rossington died at the age of 71 in March 2023.

Rossington was the band's last surviving original member who also helped to found the group.

Gary Rossington, Lynyrd Skynyrd’s last surviving original member who also helped to found the group, died Sunday at the age of 71

Rossington was the last surviving original founding member of the Southern rock band, known for its anthemic "Free Bird," among many other hit songs.

His slide guitar helped make "Free Bird" the bands calling card.

Rossington cheated death more than once, Rolling Stone reported

Gary Rossington, Lynyrd Skynyrd’s last surviving original member who also helped to found the group, died Sunday at the age of 71. No cause of death was given. “It is with our deepest sympathy and sadness that we have to advise, that we lost our brother, friend, family member, songwriter