Kris Kristofferson, American country vocalist and performer, passes away at 88.
balanced a fruitful acting career alongside his music, has passed away at 88. Kristofferson’s family verified his passing on Sunday evening, stating he “departed peacefully” at home on Saturday. “We’re all so grateful for our time with him,” read the statement, which was signed by his wife Lisa, his eight children, and seven grandchildren. “Thank you for cherishing him all these many years, and when you see a rainbow, know he’s smiling down at us all.” Respected for the grit, emotional openness, and literary skill of his country songwriting, Kristofferson frequently topped the US country charts, and cover renditions of his songs were successful for artists including Janis Joplin, Gladys Knight, and Johnny Cash. In the mid-70s, he collaborated with filmmakers such as Martin Scorsese and Sam Peckinpah, winning a Golden Globe for his role alongside Barbra Streisand in the 1976 remake of A Star is Born. Streisand honored her co-star on Instagr...