Kris Kristofferson died “peacefully at his home” in Maui, Hawaii on Saturday, September 28, Fox News Digital confirmed.
In addition to roles in the “Blade” trilogy and “Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid,” Kristofferson earned golden globe awards Best Actor Award for his role in “A Star Is Born”.
folk singer Legend was part of the Highwaymen with Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson and Johnny Cash.
The supergroup revolutionized the outlaw country music genre in the ’80s.
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Kris Kristofferson died Saturday at his home in Hawaii. He was 88 years old. (Rick Kern/WireImage)
“It is with heavy hearts that we share the news that our husband/father/grandfather, Kris Kristofferson, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, September 28,” his family said in a statement provided to Fox News Digital.
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“We are all so lucky to have had the time we had with him. Thank you for loving him for so many years, and when you see the rainbow, know that he is smiling down on us all.”
While music was part of his soul, Kristofferson earned critical praise in “A Star Is Born.”
“The first time I saw Chris perform Troubadour Club in LAI knew he was something special,” his co-star, Barbra Streisand, shared on Instagram. “Barefoot and strumming his guitar, he seemed the perfect choice for the script I was developing. which eventually became A Star Is Born. In the film, Chris and I sang the song I wrote for the film’s main love theme, ‘Evergreen’.”
Chris earned a Golden Globe for “A Star Is Born”, where he worked with Barbra Streisand. (Getty Images)
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He added, “For my latest concert in 2019 in London’s Hyde Park, I asked Chris to join me on stage to sing our other A Star Is Born duet, ‘Lost Inside of You’. He was as charming as ever and the audience cheered him on, happy to see him get the recognition and love he deserves.
“My condolences go out to Chris’s wife Lisa, who I know supported him in every possible way.”
“He was as charming as ever and the audience cheered him on. It was great to see him get the recognition and love he deserves.”
Kristofferson earned multiple times Grammy Awards During his decades-long career in the music industry, which began long before the release of his debut studio album, “Kristofferson” in 1970.
Country musician John Rich pays tribute to the “Sunday Morning’ Comin’ Down” songwriter on X.
Kristofferson received a Country Music Association Lifetime Achievement Award in 2019. (Rick Diamond/Getty Images)
Rich wrote, “So sad to hear that Kris Kristofferson passed away. He and I remained friends over the years, and whenever I had the chance to work or hang out with him, it was a distinct honor.” “He was one of the greatest songwriters of all time, and a true quintessential artist. He set the bar very high. You’re missed brother.”
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Travis Tritt wrote, “Sad to hear about the passing of Kris Kristofferson. He was an inspiration to me and I was fortunate to get to know him on the set of ‘Outlaw Justice’ which we filmed in Spain in 1998 My heartfelt condolences to Chris’s wife Lisa and all his family, friends and fans.”
“A great man with the biggest heart. You will be greatly missed. Rest easy, my friend. #kriskristofferson,” shared LeAnn Rimes.
Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, Johnny Cash and Kristofferson formed the Highwaymen in 1985. (Getty Images)
Christopher Christopherson was born Brownsville, Texas On June 22, 1936, Kristofferson “changed the language of country music with extraordinary internal rhyme, Shakespearean iambic pentameter, and socially progressive subject matter that found the personal within the political,” his representative shared.
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“He was a Rhodes Scholar, defensive back, bartender, Golden Gloves boxer, Gandy dancer, forest firefighter, road crew member, and one at Oxford. army ranger Who flew helicopters.”
In addition to writing and performing hit songs, Kristofferson rose to sex symbol status in the 1970s, and in 1971, he began a side career as an actor.
Kristofferson turned to acting in the 70s and appeared in more than 100 films, including “Blade,” “Payback,” “Heaven’s Gate.” (Bateman/Getty Images)
His acting resume featured even more 100 acting creditsIncluding the films “Semi-Tough,” “Songwriter,” “Lone Star,” and “The Sailor Who Fell from Grace at the Sea.”
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Christopherson is survived by his wife, Lisa; eight children, Tracy, Chris Jr., Casey, Jesse, Jody, John, Kelly and Blake; and seven grandchildren.
