03-21-2020, 08:06 AM
Quote:Kenny Rogers, the country musician behind such hits as "The Gambler" and "Lady" over a six-decade career, has died at the age of 81, his family announced early Saturday.
"Rogers passed away peacefully at home from natural causes under the care of hospice and surrounded by his family," according to a statement from his management firm, SKH Music.
His family plans a small private service due to the coronavirus outbreak, the statement said.
The Rogers family is sad to announce that Kenny Rogers passed away last night at 10:25PM at the age of 81. Rogers passed away peacefully at home from natural causes under the care of hospice and surrounded by his family. https://t.co/adxAgiMW2s pic.twitter.com/nggWiiotMT
— Kenny Rogers (@_KennyRogers) March 21, 2020
Rogers is well-known for hits like "The Gambler," "Lady," "Islands in the Stream," "Lucille," "She Believes In Me" and "Through the Years."
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Country Music Legend Kenny Rogers...
Rogers died at his home from natural causes under hospice care,...
