Kenny Rogers, whose legendary music career spanned nearly six decades, has passed at the age of 81.
His family announced the news in a statement saying he died Friday night from natural causes under the care of hospice and surrounded by family.
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