Iconic Country Musician Kenny Rogers Dies At 81

Three time Grammy Award winning Country-pop legend, Kenny Rogers has been confirmed dead. He was 81.

His family announced early Saturday morning that the multi-platinum singer ‘passed away peacefully at home from natural causes under the care of hospice and surrounded by his family’.

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Kenny Rogers is known for his signature gruff yet enchanting voice and has over 24 number-one hits in his six decade career. He was nominated 19 times at the Academy Awards which he has three to his credit and has been named a six-time Country Music Association winner.

The country music pioneer will be remembered for great songs like The Gambler, Lucile and Lady, making hims a superstar in the 70’s and 80’s.

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Due to the coronavirus outbreak, his family will hold a small private service to celebrate his life and legacy but look forward to hold a public memorial service at a later date, a statement by SKH Music said.

He is survived by his wife and four children.

The Rogers family is sad to announce that Kenny Rogers passed away last night at 10:25PM at the age of 81. Rogers passed away peacefully at home from natural causes under the care of hospice and surrounded by his family. https://t.co/adxAgiMW2s pic.twitter.com/nggWiiotMT

— Kenny Rogers (@_KennyRogers) March 21, 2020

SOURCE: AfricaCelebrities.Com