The musician, who was a founding member of the Byrds and Crosby, Stills & Nash, handed away on Thursday on the age of 81. In a press release to Variety, David’s spouse Jan Dance introduced the unhappy news: “It is with great sadness after a long illness, that our beloved David (Croz) Crosby has passed away. He was lovingly surrounded by his wife and soulmate Jan and son Django.” David’s wife Jan Dance / Variety. “Although he is no longer here with us, his humanity and kind soul will continue to guide and inspire us…”