British guitar legend Jeff Beck, who rose to rock and roll stardom with 1960s music band The Yardbirds, and later enjoyed a prolific solo career, has died, his official website said on Wednesday. He was 78. A guitar virtuoso and innovator, who was also one of the world’s great rhythm and blues interpreters, Beck died ‘peacefully’ after being stricken by illness, as per reports. Also read: Post win against Amber Heard, Johnny Depp announces surprise album with Jeff Beck “On behalf of his family, it is with deep and profound sadness that we share the news of Jeff Beck’s passing. After suddenly contracting bacterial meningitis, he peacefully passed away yesterday,” a statement on the British musician’s website said. Many celebrities paid tributes to the late musician. “The six stringed Warrior is no longer here for us to admire the spell he could weave around our mortal emotions. Jeff could channel music from the ethereal. His technique unique. His imaginations apparently limitless. Jeff I will miss you along with your millions of fans,” Led Zeppelin guitarist …