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Award-winning country singer and actor Kris Kristofferson has tragically passed away at the age of 88. Kris’ representative confirmed the news of his death and stated that he passed away “peacefully” at his home in Hawaii. The representative also confirmed that Kris’ demise took place on Saturday, September 28, 2024, while his family members surrounded him.
The statement also read:
"We’re all so blessed for our time with him. Thank you for loving him all these many years, and when you see a rainbow, know he’s smiling down at us all.”
While neither the family of the singer nor the representative revealed the cause of his passing away, the family also released a statement to CBS News and said:
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"Thank you for loving him all these many years, and when you see a rainbow, know he’s smiling down at us all.”
Born in June 1936, Kris Kristofferson AKA Kristoffer Kristofferson, was a well-known songwriter, actor and even singer, who worked on many songs, including Me and Bobby McGee, For the Good Times, Sunday Mornin’ Comin’ Down, etc. Furthermore, he was also a part of Highwaymen, a band which also included Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, and John Cash.
Apart from this, he also acted in a number of movies, including Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore, Blume in Love, Heaven’s Gate, Convoy, Lone Star and even Blade trilogy. As per Celebrity Net Worth, all his work throughout the years fetched him a great fortune, making his net worth close to $50 million.
Kris Kristofferson had a net worth of $50 million: More details about his career explored as the singer and songwriter passed away at the age of 88
Kris Kristofferson’s death has left the masses saddened, and the netizens are now remembering his work in songs, movies and the world of music. Born in Brownsville, Texas, Kris, as a child, kept changing cities, as his father was in the military, and the family often changed their base.
He started his career in the military but then moved towards music. Kris released his first single, Viet Nam Blues in 1966, and then released his first album, Kristofferson. During the next few years, he released many studio albums, including The Silver Tongues Devil and I, Border Lord, Breakaway, Shake Hands with the Devil, To the Bone, Third World Warrior, and even The Austin Sessions.
He released his last album in 2016 and called it The Cedar Creek Sessions. Being a renowned musician, Kris Kristofferson received many awards for his work, including the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award.
On the personal front, Kris was first married to Frances Mavia Beer. While he got married in 1961, the couple eventually parted ways. Thereafter, Kris Kristofferson married Rita Coolidge in 1973, but the marriage lasted for only 7 years, as the duo parted ways in 1980. He later married Lisa Meyers in 1983.
Kris Kristofferson is now survived by his many children, as he shared two kids with Fran Beer, one with his second marriage, and he welcomed five kids during his marriage with Lisa Meyers. Furthermore, as the popular and iconic musician passed away, netizens are now pouring in their tributes. However, at the moment, the family has not revealed the details about his funeral and memorial services.
