Whitesnake Guitarist Bernie Marsden Dead At 72

Bernie Marsden, the acclaimed rock and blues guitarist best known as a founding member of Whitesnake, has died. A note on his official website reads, “On behalf of his family, it is with deep sadness we announce the death of Bernie Marsden. Bernie died peacefully on Thursday evening with his wife, Fran, and daughters, Charlotte and Olivia, by his side. Bernie never lost his passion for music, writing and recording new songs until the end.” No cause of death was provided. He was 72.