Kris Kristofferson, the prolific and pioneering musician whose talents took him from Nashville to Hollywood and back again, has died. He was 88.
Kristofferson died on Saturday at his home in Maiu, Hawaii, his family said.
“We’re all so blessed for our time with him,” a statement read. “Thank you for loving him all these many years, and when you see a rainbow, know he’s smiling down at us all.”
No cause of death was immediately shared.
A soulful singer-songwriter, Kristofferson was known for penning hits like ‘Me and Bobby McGee’ and ‘Help Me Make It Through the Night.’ On screen, he was best known to audiences for his turns in Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore, A Star Is Born, and the Blade franchise.
Kristofferson is survived by his wife, Lisa; his eight children, Tracy, Kris Jr., Casey, Jesse, Jody, John, Kelly and Blake; and his seven grandchildren.
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