Country Music Icon Kenny Rogers Dies At 81

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Late Kenny Rogers

Grammy-award winning country music icon and actor Kenny Rogers has died at the age of 81.

His family confirmed the sad news in a post on his social media, saying;

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.

According to reports, a private service will be held in his memory due to the coronavirus pandemic, with a public memorial being planned for a later date.

Tributes have been pouring in for the star, with one fan writing;

I grew up listening to. Kenny Rogers, this is too much. One of the GOAT vocalists. I can’t take it. RIP.’

Another fan tweeted;

Rest in peace Kenny. Your voice, your style and your carriage brought beauty to country music

Kenny was best known for his hits including The Gambler, Lucille, and Coward Of The Country, winning three Grammy Awards during his career.

He also topped the charts with hits like Islands In The Stream, She Believes In Me, and Through The Years.

He began his career back in 1950, recording with Jazz singer Bobby Doyle, and joined The New Christy Minstrels in 1961.

His first major hit, Just Dropped In (To See What Condition My Condition Was In), was with his group The First Edition, before he embarked on a successful solo career.

During his time, he collaborated with the likes of Dolly Parton and Sheena Easton, and was well-known for being a pioneer country-pop crossover artist.

Kenny retired from touring in 2017, after a 60-year career.

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