Country Legend Kris Kristofferson Dies Surrounded by Family: Details
Movie star and country singer Kris Kristofferson has died aged 88 on September 28, 2024, at his home in Maui.
“A Star Is Born” actor, Kris Kristofferson has passed away as per his representative, who shared that he died peacefully surrounded by his family.
Kris Kristofferson performs live onstage during a concert at the Admiralspalast in Berlin, Germany, on June 10, 2019 | Source: Getty Images
Kris Kristofferson’s family penned in a statement, “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.”
Kris Kristofferson performs onstage at JONI 75: A Birthday Celebration Live in Los Angeles, California, on November 7, 2018 | Source: Getty Images
The family expressed their gratitude for the cherished moments they shared with Kristofferson, writing, “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.”
Kris Kristofferson attends A Look Into The Life & Songs Of Kris Kristofferson on The Steps at WME in Nashville, Tennessee, on October 26, 2017 | Source: Getty Images
Kristofferson’s wife Lisa Meyers, along with their eight children and seven grandchildren are now mourning their loved one. The “Blade” actor was previously married to his first wife, Frances Beer, and together they welcomed their daughter Tracy in 1962 and son Kris in 1968.
Kris Kristofferson and Lisa Meyers at the 2007 CMT Music Awards, on April 16, 2007 | Source: Getty Images
He and his second wife Rita Coolidge had their daughter Casey in 1974. Kristofferson also had five children with Meyers; Jesse, born in 1983, Jody in 1985, John in 1988, Kelly Marie in 1990, and Blake in 1994.
Kris Kristofferson attends the Medallion Ceremony to celebrate 2017 hall of fame inductees at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville, Tennessee, on October 22, 2017 | Source: Getty Images
Kristofferson’s legacy continues to live on through his family and the countless contributions he made to music and film. Tributes have been pouring in from fans around the world, celebrating his remarkable career and the profound impact his work had on both the entertainment industry.