Country Joe McDonald dies at 84

Country Joe McDonald died on March 7 in Berkeley at age 84, his band and family said. The announcement said he died of complications from Parkinson's disease and that he was surrounded by family.

Country Joe McDonald, the singer and songwriter who led Country Joe and the Fish, died on March 7 in Berkeley, California. The band issued a statement saying he was 84 and that his death resulted from complications of Parkinson's disease. The statement and his wife, Kathy, said he was surrounded by family. The family has requested privacy during this period. Known details: - Death announced by the band and confirmed by family as occurring on March 7 in Berkeley, California. - The cause was reported as complications from Parkinson's disease. - He was surrounded by family at the time of his passing and the family has asked for privacy. - He is survived by his wife and five children. Summary: The band and family confirmed Country Joe McDonald's passing and named complications from Parkinson's disease as the cause. He was known for leading the anti‑Vietnam War song "I-Feel-Like-I'm-Fixin'-to-Die Rag" at Woodstock in 1969 and had a long public career. Undetermined at this time.