Drummer / vocalist for the Band, Levon Helm, has died at age 71.  As reported earlier, his wife had released a statement earlier this week saying that Helm was in the final stages of his battle with cancer.  

Larry Campbell, who played guitar with Levon Helm, told to the Time-Herald Record, We lost Levon at 1:30 today surrounded by friends and family.....As sad as this was, it was very peaceful. 

Statement from bandmate Robbie Robertson