The news was announced on Keith’s official website as well as his social media channels.
Toby Keiththe country singer who composed the genre’s most played song in the ’90s with “Should’ve Been a Cowboy”, died Monday night of stomach cancer. She was 62 years old.
The news was announced on Keith’s official website as well as his social media channels. “Toby Keith passed away peacefully last night on February 5th, surrounded by his family.”, reads the statement. “He fought his fight with grace and courage. Please respect the privacy of his family at this time.”
In June 2022, Keith revealed that he had been diagnosed with stomach cancer. “I have spent the last 6 months receiving chemo, radiation and surgery,” Keith wrote at the time. “So far, so good. I need time to breathe, recover and relax.”
Toby Keith’s hits
Taking into account studio albums, Christmas albums and greatest hits compilations, Keith released a project almost every year for almost two decades.
He was a prolific songwriter and hit machine, with some of his best-known songs, including “Red Solo Cup,” “As Good as I Once Was,” “Beer for My Horses” with Willie Nelson, “Courtesy of the Red, White & Blue (The Angry American)” and “How Do You Like Me Now?! ”.
The singer performed at the 2023 People’s Choice Country Awards in September and received the Country Icon award.
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