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Kris KristoffersonThe singer, songwriter and actor whose songs were among the most admired not only in country but in music in general has died, according to a post on his official Facebook. He was 88.

“It is with heavy hearts that we share the news that our husband/father/grandfather Kris Kristofferson passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, September 28th,” the message reads. “We are all so blessed for our time with him.” . Thank you for loving him for all these many years, and when you see a rainbow, you know he’s smiling down on us all.”

Kristofferson’s resume was eclectic: Rhodes scholar, U.S. Army veteran, pilot, Golden Gloves boxer and award-winning actor. But it was his famous songs – including “Me and Bobby McGee,” “Sunday Mornin’ Comin’ Down” and “Help Me Make It Through the Night” – that made him a music legend.

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