Kris Kristofferson, the legendary country singer-songwriter and actor, has died at 88 at his home in Maui on September 28, surrounded by family. His loved ones shared, “Thank you for loving him all these many years, and when you see a rainbow, know he’s smiling down at us all.”
Born June 22, 1936, in Texas, Kristofferson was a Rhodes Scholar, Army helicopter pilot, and iconic songwriter behind hits like Me and Bobby McGee and Sunday Mornin’ Comin’ Down. He was a key figure in outlaw country and starred in films including A Star Is Born, winning a Golden Globe.
Kristofferson retired in 2021, leaving a lasting legacy in music and film.