Is David Crosby Dead? Is David Crosby Still Alive? What Did David Crosby Die From?

David Van Cortlandt Crosby, an American singer, guitarist, and songwriter who had a distinguished solo career and was also a founding member of both the Byrds and Crosby, Stills & Nash has died.

Crosby was born on August 14, 1941 and died on January 18, 2023. He was 81 years.

What Did David Crosby Die From?

Though Crosby was reported to have died after a long illness which was not specified, the ace musician had a myriad of health problems.

David Crosby’s Health Issues

In 1994, David Crosby was the recipient of a highly publicized liver transplant which was funded by Phil Collins.

Crosby suffered from Type 2 diabetes and was treated with insulin to manage the disease.

Crosby also had liver problems which stemmed from a long run with hepatitis C.

He was also a drug and alcohol addict.

In February 2014, after his doctor’s recommendation, Crosby postponed the final dates of his solo tour in order to undergo a cardiac catheterization and angiogram, based on the results of a routine cardiac stress test.

Crosby is survived by his wife Jan Dance and children: Beckett Cypher, Django Crosby, James Raymond, Bailey Jean Cypher, Donovan Crosby and Erika Keller Crosby.