Trailblazing Country Music Icon Loretta Lynn Dies At 90
perezhilton.comIt’s a sad day for country fans across the world. Trailblazing artist Loretta Lynn has sadly passed away at 90 years old on Tuesday after an awe-inspiring seven-decade career.
Her family released a statement regarding her death: Related: Country Legend Willie Nelson Details Shocking Suicide Attempt In New Memoir She was known for her female-empowering lyrics and humble beginnings, having no formal vocal training and coming from poverty, eventually working her way into the spotlight.
Her 1971 hit Coal Miner’s Daughter, which outlines her impoverished childhood, was also the title of her best-selling biography, and later turned into an Oscar-winning feature film.
She explained in the memoir: Her family is asking for privacy during this time, and will announce funeral arrangements at a later date.
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