Kris Kristofferson — the legendary nation singer and star of the 1976 model of “A Star Is Born” — has died, in keeping with an announcement launched by his household.
The singer-songwriter handed away peacefully Saturday at his house, in keeping with the assertion. The household says they really feel blessed with on a regular basis they spent with the star. They didn’t reveal a explanation for loss of life.
The assertion additionally tells followers “once you see a rainbow, know he’s smiling down at us all” … seemingly a reference to his tune “Right here Comes That Rainbow Once more.”
Kristofferson broke into the music trade within the early Nineteen Seventies primarily as a songwriter … penning tracks for hit artists like Johnny Money, Ray Value and Janis Joplin.
He then began placing out his personal tracks … beginning along with his debut album “Kristofferson” in 1970. In 1972, he launched “Jesus is a Capricorn” which contained the tune “Why Me” — KK’s first #1 nation hit.
Among the many four-time Grammy winner’s different notable tracks … “Me and Bobby McGee,” “Lover Please,” “A Second of Eternally,” “The Silver Tongued Satan and I,” “Sunday Mornin’ Comin’ Down,” and plenty of extra. He was additionally a member of the nation supergroup The Highwaymen with Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson and Money.
He additionally had a profitable appearing profession … most notably showing alongside Barbra Streisand within the film “A Star Is Born” in 1976. Kristofferson performed John Norman Howard, a rockstar in decline, who helps Streisand’s character kick off her profession. The film’s since been remade by Bradley Cooper and Girl Gaga.
Kristofferson is survived by his spouse Lisa and his youngsters Tracy, Kris Jr., Casey, Jesse, Jody, John, Kelly and Blake.
He was 88.
RIP
