Celebrities are paying tribute to country music star Kris Kristofferson after his death at the age of 88.
On Sunday, September 29, news broke that Kristofferson had passed away at his home the day before. “We are all so happy to be with him,” his family said in a statement Sunday. “Thank you for loving him all these years. And when you see a rainbow, know that he’s smiling down on us all.”
Kyle Young, CEO of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, also honored Kristofferson via social media on Sunday. “Kris Kristofferson believed that creativity is a gift from God and that those who ignore such gifts are doomed to misfortune,” the statement reads. “He preached that the life of the mind gives voice to the soul, and his work gave voice not only to his soul but to ours as well. He left a great legacy.”
Scroll down to see stars’ tributes to Kristofferson.
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dolly parton
Parton posted a tribute to Kristofferson via her Instagram Stories. “What a great loss, what a great writer, what a great actor, what a great friend,” she wrote on a black background. “I will always love you, Dolly.”
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Wynonna Judd
Judd mourned the sad news on her Instagram Stories, sharing a photo of herself standing next to Kristofferson. “One of my favorite people on the planet…rest in peace @kristofferson,” Judd captioned the snap.
melissa ethridge
Etheridge shared a sweet black-and-white photo of her posing with Kristofferson. “I loved this man, his talent, his spirituality, and his beautiful heart,” she wrote via X on Sunday. “Travel well, my friend.”
margo price
The singer mourned Kristofferson in the comments section of her Instagram post. “Rest in peace Chris,” she wrote on Sunday. “Thank you for your spirit, your songs, your spirit, your compassion and your courage. You are one of the greatest songwriters of all time and singing with you in Newport was one of my favorite moments in musical history. Sending love to Lisa and family.”
