Jerry Garcia Cause of Death

Jerry Garcia died in his room at the rehabilitation clinic on August 9, 1995. The cause of death was a heart attack.

Garcia had long struggled with drug addiction, weight problems, sleep apnea, heavy smoking and diabetes-all of which contributed to his physical decline.

Garcia’s funeral was held on August 12, at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Belvedere. It was attended by his family, the remaining Grateful Dead Members, and their friends, including former pro basketball player, Bill Walton and musician Bob Dylan.

Deborah Koons barred two of Garcia’s former wives from the ceremony.