Kris Kristofferson, the legendary actor and country singer-songwriter, passed away at 88 on September 28 at his Maui home with family. His family said, “We’re blessed for our time with him… when you see a rainbow, know he’s smiling down at us all.”
Born June 22, 1936, in Texas, Kristofferson was a Rhodes Scholar and former Army helicopter pilot who left the military to pursue music. Struggling in Nashville, he worked odd jobs before his songs like “Me and Bobby McGee” and “Sunday Mornin’ Comin’ Down” became hits. He rose to fame as a performer, part of the outlaw country movement, and as a member of The Highwaymen.
He also had a successful acting career, starring in A Star Is Born, Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid, and Convoy. Kristofferson retired in 2021. Rest in peace.