RIP: Kenny Rogers Dies At The Age Of 81 Due To Natural Causes

Known for his great contribution to country music, Kenny Rogers, died on Mar. 20, 2020, at the age of 81. The three-time Grammy award winner passed away peacefully at home, under the care of hospice and around his family according to a tweet released by the official Kenny Rogers Twitter account.

“Rogers passed away peacefully at home from natural causes under the care of hospice and and surrounded by his family,” the tweet read.

During his lifetime, Rogers released well over 20 full length studio albums. His first album, Love Lifted Me, was released in June of 1976, via United Artists, and featured 10 tracks. Rogers was featured in the album, 10: Great Songs: 20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection, which featured 10 songs, and was a compilation of all the greatest songs of the 20th Century.

In 2013, Rogers was inducted to the Country music Hall of Fame for his distinctive husky voice. His contribution to the musical genre was unparalleled, as he is a six-time Country Music Awards winner.

“Country Music has lost the great Kenny Rogers, who has forever left a mark on Country Music’s history,” said the Country Music Association in a statement.

Rogers’ family looks forward to celebrating the life of the late country music legend. They plan to celebrate his life with friends and fans at a later date.

Ashwin Chary: Ashwin Chary is devoted to the practice of journalism, and strives to achieve expertise in the art. When Ashwin isn't writing stories or listening to random bands with 7 listens on Spotify, he is writing his own music on his acoustic guitar. Ashwin will be attending the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University in the Fall of 2020 for the Master of Science Business Journalism program. He plans to work as a journalist until time ends. Email: ashwinchary95@gmail.com
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