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Gerrit Graham, cult-film character actor and Grateful Dead co-writer, dies at 77

Veteran character actor known for roles in cult films and a songwriting collaboration with Bob Weir of the Grateful Dead has died at 77.

Published Sep 21, 2026, 12:19 PM EDT | LehighValleyLive

Gerrit Graham, who built a decades-long career playing memorable characters in cult films and contributed songwriting to the Grateful Dead, died Tuesday at an assisted living facility in Rhinebeck, New York. He was 77.