What Was Dickey Betts’s Cause of Death? Details

When we think of the Allman Brothers Band, we don’t always remember that one of the key members was actually Dickey Betts, who wasn’t an actual Allman brother. But that doesn’t mean he wasn’t part of the band! He and Duane Allman collaborated in the 1970s when the band got their start. Dickey was behind some of the band’s biggest hits such as “Ramblin’ Man” and “Jessica.” But on April 18, 2024, Dickey passed away at 80 years old.

While he was 80 years old, many of us music-heads wish that Dickey had another 10 or 20 years in him. He toured right up through the mid-2010s until he retired in 2014. He even went back on the road in 2018 before some health issues got in his way. But what was Dickey Betts’s cause of death and what was his net worth when he died?

While Dickey lived a long and fruitful life, he faced some health issues as he got older. In August 2018, he had a mild stroke, which caused him to cancel his remaining tour dates with his son, Duane (named after Duane Allman). He successfully underwent surgery in September 2018 to relieve swelling in his brain. But since, then, Dickey was diagnosed with cancer and COPD, the combination of which is more terminal than either alone.

While we don’t know which type of cancer Dickey suffered from, his manager confirmed the causes to Rolling Stone. “It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that the Betts family announce the peaceful passing of Forrest Richard ‘Dickey’ Betts (Dec. 12, 1943 – April 18, 2024) at the age of 80 years old,” Dickey’s family said in a statement.