Country legend and ‘A Star Is Born’ star Kris Kristofferson has died, aged 88

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Kris Kristofferson has died at the age of 88.Kristofferson’s death was confirmed by his family, who said in a statement on social media: “It is with a heavy heart that we share the news our husband/father/grandfather, Kris Kristofferson, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 28 at home.

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.”“It is with a heavy heart that we share the news our husband/father/grandfather, Kris Kristofferson, passed away…Posted by Kris Kristofferson on Sunday, September 29, 2024Kristofferson’s death comes nearly four years after he announced his retirement from the entertainment industry, having been a performer in country music and cinema for five decades.In his solo career, Kristofferson was best known for songs like ‘Me and Bobby McGee’, ‘Jody and the Kid’, ‘Help Me Make It Through The Night’, ‘Why Me’ and more.

He was also known for his work in the country supergroup The Highwaymen alongside Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, and Willie Nelson.As an actor, Kristofferson was celebrated for his starring roles in films like A Star Is Born, Blade, and Heaven’s Gate.Kris Kristofferson had been inducted into several halls of fame prior to his death, including the Country Music Hall of Fame, the Songwriters Hall of Fame and the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame.Kristofferson’s last studio album came in the form of 2016’s ‘The Cedar Creek Sessions’, which earned him a nomination for Best Americana Album at the 2017 Grammy Awards.