By Pato Patrick’s Sentongo
Country music legend Kenny Rogers, whose career spanned six decades, has died at the age of 81, his family said late Friday.
“Rogers passed away peacefully at home from natural causes under the care of hospice and sorrounded by his family.” One close family member said in a statement.
This dismisses claims that Kenny had died of corona virus as many blogs had started to write.
The family said they were planning a small private service “out of concern for the national CIVID-19 emergency.”
A three-time Grammy Award winner, Rogers was known for a string of hits including “The gambler, Lucille and Islands in the Stream.”
In 2018 Rogers scrapped the final dates of his farewell tour due to health concerns.
Born on 21 August,1938 in Texas, Rogers started his career in the late 1950’s and quickly became active In rockabilly, jazz and other genres that he brought into his country style. He went on to have 24 number one hits , was a six-time country Music Awards winner and a member of the country Music Hall of Fame.
His easygoing ballads and constant touring won him mainstream pop appeal, as well as have his popular takes on Christmas standards. Rogers also came to prominence through his collaboration with Dolly Parton and appearances on films and television programs including “The Muppet Show.” May his soul rest in eternal peace.