Kris Kristofferson, singer-songwriter and actor, dies at 88

Kris Kristofferson, a Rhodes scholar with a deft writing style and rough charisma who became a country music superstar and A-list Hollywood actor, has died.

Kristofferson died at his home in Maui, Hawaii on Saturday, family spokeswoman Ebie McFarland said in an email. He was 88.

McFarland said Kristofferson died peacefully, surrounded by his family. No cause was given.



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[ruralroute]

One of the last great songwriters...
RIP my brother !!

[rickyparrish]

Thank you for the songs and your singing RIP

[balrog]

Freedom’s just another word for nothing left to lose.

[richardbrewer]

He was a great actor, but he was a legendary songwriter, RIP !!! 🙏

[fnln]

Incredible army officer, actor, singer and songwriter.

[rdollie]

He led an amazing life! He did more in his 88 years than most anybody reading this forum. I had the opportunity to meet him when I was senior in High School stationed at Clark Air Base, Philippines. I was in an after-school vocational training program which for me meant I spent the afternoons in the cockpit of a F-4 Phantom simulator. Mr Kristofferson came through (this was sometime between mid '85 and mid '86) as part of a USO tour and for his base orientation they brought him to the F-4 simulator. I was given the task of getting him into the cockpit and familiarizing him with basics so he could have some fun. It was there that I realized he knew the basic indicators already because he flew choppers in Vietnam! I had no idea - only knew of him as an entertainer up to that point. He was VERY humble and down-to-earth. Really the most unassuming person given the amazing things he did in his life. RIP, you will be missed!!

[mebhi]

I had been listening to his songs over the past week and now I see this. Best song writer ever…. Rest kind sir, rest……

[jackbarrett]

Now there is only one of the Highwaymenn left. Thank you Kris for your service to our country, and for all your years of song writing and singing. A true gentleman.

[TheBearanormalRealm]

Dont worry guys, he was a highway man...he'll be back again and again and again and again and again and again

[petedafook]

😢😢😢 no ! Sadness.
He had a pretty incredible life and his music brought so much to our world.

[sharonkaysnowton]

Rest in Peace Kris Kristofferson. I loved watching Mr Kirstofferson in movies. Comfort and prayers sent to his family.

[seanohare]

Kris Kristofferson a very talented guy great songwriter

[sandyoicles]

He had a fantastic voice. I loved Kris and Willie and Whalen and Johnny and the b
HIGHWAYMEN

[AnneOfNYS]

Thank you Kris for all the music you gave us. You soundtracked my life. Rest in peace. ✌️ ❤

[Veggieboo]

Handsome, talented, intelligent guy. 88 doesn't seem so old now

[davidhendricks]

Thank you for the music, Why me lord my favorite God bless rip 🙏

[sammij]

So very sad. May he rest in peace. Thank you Kris for the wonderful legacy you leave to us all❤❤

[AlgoNudger]

Willie's the one and only, now. 😔

[Lifad]

It's rare that I get emotional when a celebrity dies, even when I'm a fan of theirs. I usually just exclaim "No! That's so sad!" and think about them for a minute before moving on. This one got to me, though. I discovered him as a kid watching Blade, but as I got older I discovered his music and then his life story. His music is still hits me in the core, resonating with some foundational humanity in all of us that he somehow managed to find and speak to.

RIP to this titan of a man, who helped so many people make it through the night with his music, honesty, and wisdom.

[JeanAmann-wu]

Aw, hell. We lost another one! Thank you, sir, for some wonderful music. RIP.