Mourning in Hollywood: The musician and Hollywood star Kris Kristofferson is dead. He was 88 years old.
Kris Kristofferson (1936-2024) is dead. The country singer and songwriter, who in addition to his music also pursued a successful acting career, has died at the age of 88. that he “passed away peacefully” at home on Saturday (September 28th).
“We are all so blessed for the time we were able to spend with him,” his family said in a statement. The actor and musician leaves behind his wife Lisa, eight children and, according to media reports, seven grandchildren. “Thank you for loving him all these many years, and when you see a rainbow, you know he is smiling down on us all,” the statement said.
Kris Kristofferson landed some big country hits over the course of his 60-year career, including “Me and Bobby McGee” and “Help Me Make It Through”. Cover versions of his songs were hits for artists such as Janis Joplin (1943-1970), Gladys Knight (80) and Johnny Cash (1932-2003). Over the course of his Hollywood career, Kristofferson also worked with star directors such as Martin Scorsese (81) and Sam Peckinpah (1925-1984). He won a Golden Globe for his performance in “A Star is Born” (1976) alongside Barbra Streisand (82).
Barbra Streisand says goodbye
where she wrote about shared pictures, among other things, that he was a “special” and “charming” colleague. “It was a joy to see him receive the recognition and love he so richly deserved,” she said.
Country singer Dolly Parton (78), who worked with Kris Kristofferson, said: “What a great loss. What a great writer. What a great actor. What a great friend. I will always love you, Dolly. “
Source: Stern
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