Family Of The Late Country Legend Kris Kristofferson Issues Statement That Will Touch Your Heart

For decades, Kris Kristofferson offered the world a type of talent that is considered rare. As a singer and songwriter, he changed the landscape of country music. This is something he did along with the likes of other country legends, like Willie Nelson. But Kristofferson also made a lasting impact in the world of acting. He starred in movies like the Blade trilogy and even earned a Golden Globe for A Star is Born (1976).

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With an impactful career like this one, it’s no wonder so many are devastated by the news of his passing. At 88 years old, Kristofferson passed away peacefully in his sleep. The news was broken in a post shared on his social media accounts. This message was written by his family, and it’s touching the hearts of fans from all around the world.

“It is with a heavy heart that we share the news our husband/father/grandfather, Kris Kristofferson, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 28 at home,” the family’s post reads. “We’re all so blessed for our time with him. Thank you for loving him all these many years, and when you see a rainbow, know he’s smiling down at us all.”

Throughout Kristofferson’s career, he’s proven to have cared deeply about his art. That said, it seems he cared just as deeply about those he made the art for as well. This couldn’t be clearer than when taking a look at the comment section of his family’s post. Here, thousands of fans share the impact Kristofferson had on their lives.

“I first met Kris in line at LAX in 2004, we ended up sitting next to each other flying Southwest to Albuquerque, we talked nonstop all the way,” one fan shares, with another adding, “Kris Kristofferson’s passing is truly the end of an era. He was not just a brilliant songwriter and musician but a poet of the human condition, capturing love, loss, and everything in between.”

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