Kris Kristofferson, an completed singer and songwriter who starred in A Star Is Born, has died on the age of 88.
The multitalented entertainer, who was a rustic singer-songwriter and actor, died Saturday at his Maui, Hawaii dwelling, his rep informed People.
The Why Me artist ‘peacefully’ handed away surrounded by family, his rep informed the outlet.
‘It’s with a heavy coronary heart that we share the information our husband/father/grandfather, Kris Kristofferson, handed away peacefully on Saturday, September 28 at dwelling,’ his household mentioned in a press release, the outlet reported. ‘We’re all so blessed for our time with him.
‘Thanks for loving him all these a few years, and while you see a rainbow, know he is smiling down at us all.’
Kris Kristofferson, an completed singer and songwriter who starred in A Star Is Born, has died on the age of 88
Amongst his quite a few skilled achievements, Kristofferson performed the position of troubled rocker John Norman Howard within the 1976 A Star Is Born remake reverse Barbra Streisand. He gained the Golden Globe in 1977 for his work within the movie.
As information unfold of his passing, quite a few folks paid memorial to Kristofferson on-line.
SiriusXM host Eric Alper mentioned, ‘If you happen to ever hummed Me and Bobby McGee or discovered solace in Sunday Mornin’ Comin’ Down, then you definately’ve felt the genius of Kris Kristofferson. A legend in each nation music & Hollywood. Relaxation simple, Kris, your songs and roles stay ceaselessly in our hearts.’
Leisure journalist Pam Windsor wrote: ‘So unhappy to be taught concerning the passing of #KrisKristofferson. He died at dwelling in Hawaii yesterday. He was 88. He was an unbelievable singer, songwriter, and actor. Additionally, a Rhodes Scholar, soccer participant, boxer, firefighter, and Military Ranger helicopter pilot. What a life, what a legacy.’
Nation Music Corridor of Fame and Museum CEO Kyle Younger mentioned in a press release, ‘Kris Kristofferson believed creativity is God-given, and those that ignore such a present are doomed to unhappiness. He preached that a lifetime of the thoughts offers voice to the soul, and his work gave voice not solely to his soul however to ours. He leaves a convincing legacy.’