Country music legend Kenny Rogers dies aged 81
Country Singer Kenny Rogers has passed away at the age of 81, his family announced today.
“The Rogers family is sad to announce that Kenny Rogers passed away last night at 10.25 pm at the age of 81,” his family said in a statement.
“In a career that spanned more than six decades, Kenny Rogers left an indelible mark on the history of American music. His songs have endeared music lovers and touched the lives of millions around the world.”
His family is planning a small private service “out of concern for the national Covid-19 emergency.”
His family added that they are looking forward to celebrating Kenny’s life publicly with his friends and fans at a later date.
Rogers is best known for his chart-topping hits like The Gambler, Lady, Lucille, She Believes In Me, and Through the Years.
He also came to prominence through his many collaborations with Dolly Parton. The two were paired at the suggestion of the Bee Gees’ Barry Gibb, who wrote Islands in the Stream.
Rogers was a Country Music Hall of Fame member, six-time Country Music Award winner, and a three-time Grammy Award winner among others.
The Rogers family is sad to announce that Kenny Rogers passed away last night at 10:25PM at the age of 81. Rogers passed away peacefully at home from natural causes under the care of hospice and surrounded by his family. https://t.co/adxAgiMW2s pic.twitter.com/nggWiiotMT
— Kenny Rogers (@_KennyRogers) March 21, 2020