The country music community woke up to devastating news on Tuesday when news of the legendary singer broke Toby Keith has passed away after a long battle with cancer. He was 62.
Keith’s death was announced on his website And social media accountsin which he stated that he died ‘peacefully’ on Monday evening, surrounded by family.
“He fought his battle with grace and courage,” the statement said. “Please respect his family’s privacy at this time.”
Keith’s health struggles began in 2021 when he was diagnosed with stomach cancer. He shared his journey with fans in a candid Instagram post in June 2022, revealing that he had undergone months of chemotherapy, radiation and surgery. Despite the challenges, Keith remained optimistic and expressed his gratitude for the support of his family and fans.
The announcement of Keith’s passing sent shockwaves through the tight-knit country music industry and beyond. Tributes poured in from fellow artists and fans alike, many of whom expressed their disbelief and shared fond memories of the iconic musician.
Country singer Zach Bryan expressed his sadness on social media, writing, “Too many rides in my old man’s car listening to Toby Keith. Really hard to hear.” He continued, “rest in peace buddy, we love you.”
Grammy-nominated singer Jelly Roll posted a photo of Keith to his Instagram story with the message: “Last year we discussed ‘should have been a cowboy’ at every show – Toby inspired millions and I was one of them RIP. “
Many took solace in the comments section of Keith’s Instagram page, where news of his death was shared in the early morning hours.
Randy Houser expressed his sadness, saying, “God bless you and your family. Hard to imagine an America without Toby Keith in it.”
Channing Wilson echoed the sentiment, saying, “I hate to hear this. You fought hard, brother. Prayers for his family. RIPTK.”
Actor Stephen Baldwin also shared his thoughts, writing, “Wow, this announcement is breathtaking. I’ve been praying for Toby and it’s truly amazing to know he’s finally home, praise Jesus.”
Radio personality Bobby Bones, who had toured with Keith, reminisced about their time together, saying, “So sad to hear Toby Keith died. Wow. He was just in the studio with us and seemed super positive.”
Here are some of the many touching tributes shared in Keith’s memory.
Keith is survived by his wife of 39 years, Tricia Lucus, and children Shelley, Krystal and Stelen.
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