Captain Beefheart Dies at 69 By Robert Quigley Dec 17th, 2010, 4:54 pm Rolling Stone and Entertainment Weekly report that multi-instrumental musical legend Captain Beefheart (real name: Don Van Vliet) has died at the age of 69 due to “complications from multiple sclerosis at a hospital in Northern California.”Recommended Videos (via Andy Levy)Have a tip we should know? tips@themarysue.com Author Close Robert Quigley Filed Under: Captain BeefheartCaptain Beefheart DeadDon Van Vliet Follow The Mary Sue: Join the Conversation
