The country music legend was surrounded by family when he passed.
Kenny Rogers has died at the age of 81 due to natural causes. The news was announced by his family on Twitter this evening.
A beloved singer, songwriter, actor and member of the Country Music Hall of Fame, Rogers is widely recognised for bringing country music to a mainstream audience.
With a career spanning over 60 years and a huge range of hits including ‘The Gambler’, ‘Lucille’ and ‘Coward Of The County’, Rogers well and truly earned his legendary status.
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
