Kris Kristofferson, the actor and country singer-songwriter, passed away. He was 88. He died at his home in Maui with his family on September 28, according to PEOPLE and a representative of Kristofferson.
His family shared a statement to PEOPLE, “It is with a heavy heart that we share the news our husband/father/grandfather, Kris Kristofferson, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 28 at home. We’re all so blessed for our time with him. Thank you for loving him all these many years, and when you see a rainbow, know he’s smiling down at us all.”
Kris Kristofferson, born on June 22, 1936, in Brownsville, Texas, was an iconic American singer, songwriter, and actor whose influence spans multiple decades. He is best known for his contributions to country music and his work in Hollywood. Kristofferson was raised in a military family; his father was a U.S. Air Force major general. This upbringing instilled in him a sense of discipline, and he excelled academically. He earned a Rhodes Scholarship to study at Oxford University, where he developed a passion for literature and music, particularly the works of William Blake and Hank Williams. Upon completing his studies, Kristofferson followed in his father’s footsteps and joined the U.S. Army, eventually becoming a helicopter pilot. However, his love for songwriting grew, and he left the military to pursue music.
