Country legend Kris Kristofferson has died at the age of 88.

Country Music icon Kris Kristofferson has died at the age of 88.

Kristofferson’s death was confirmed by his family, who said in a statement on social media: “It is with heavy hearts that we share the news that our husband/father/grandfather, Kris Kristofferson, has passed away peacefully on Saturday September 28 at his home. We are all very lucky to spend time with him. Thank you for loving him all these years, and when you see a rainbow, know that it smiles on all of us.

Kristofferson’s death comes nearly four years after he announced his retirement from the entertainment industry, after being a country music and film artist for five decades.

In his solo career, Kristofferson was best known for songs like “Me and Bobby McGee”, “Jody and the Kid”, “Help Me Make It Through The Night”, “Why Me” and more. He was also known for his work in the country supergroup The Highwaymen alongside Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson.

As an actor, Kristofferson was famous for his leading roles in films like A star is born, Lameet Heaven’s Gate.

Kris Kristofferson had been inducted into several Halls of Fame before his death, including the Country Music Hall of Fame, the Songwriters Hall of Fame, and the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame.

Kristofferson’s last studio album came in the form of 2016’s “The Cedar Creek Sessions”, which earned him a nomination for Best Americana Album at the 2017 Grammy Awards. Throughout his career, Kristofferson has released 20 studio albums as a solo musician and three albums with The Highwaymen.

Following the news of his death, several musicians paid tribute to the late country icon. Barbra Streisand, who starred in A star is born with Kristofferson wrote on Instagram: “The first time I saw Kris perform at the Troubadour club in Los Angeles, I knew he was something special. Barefoot and strumming his guitar, he seemed like the perfect choice for a screenplay I was developing, which ultimately became A star is born.»

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