David Crosby, a rock icon who rose to fame in the 1960s as a founding member of both The Byrds and Crosby, Stills & Nash (later known as Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young), has died. He was 81.   Crosby's wife Jan Dance announced his death Thursday in a statement to Variety and Rolling Stone.   "It is with great sadness after a long illness that our beloved David (Croz) Crosby has passed away," the statement says. "He was lovingly surrounded by his wife and soulmate Jan and son Django. Although he is no longer here with us, his humanity and kind soul will continue to guide and inspire us.   "His legacy will continue to live on through his legendary music. Peace, love, and harmony to all who knew David and those he touched. We will miss him dearly."   She thanked fans for their love and asked for privacy "as we grieve and try to deal with our profound loss."   Correction: A previous version of this post included an incorrect year of death. Crosby died in 2023.    Visit the link in bio for more.