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Kris Kristofferson, US country singer and actor, dies aged 88
Prolific artist who was a major star in both Nashville and Hollywood retired in 2021 after a six-decade career
Kris Kristofferson, the country singer who ably balanced a prolific acting career alongside his music, has died aged 88.
Kristofferson’s family confirmed his death on Sunday night, saying he “passed away peacefully” at home on Saturday. “We’re all so blessed for our time with him,” read the statement, which was signed by his wife Lisa, his eight children and seven grandchildren. “Thank you for loving him all these many years, and when you see a rainbow, know he’s smiling down at us all.”
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