Rest In Peace Kenny Rogers, Country Music Legend, Passed at the Age of 81

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Dolly Parton, Billy Ray Cyrus, and more celebrities react to Kenny Rogers' death

Celebrities like Dolly Parton, Billy Ray Cyrus and more are mourning country music icon Kenny Rogers, known for hits like "Island in the Stream" and "The Gambler," who died on Thursday.

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While mostly known for his country music, Kenny Rogers actually got his start way back in the 1950's with Jazz. He was well known for his duets and collaborations, ranging from Dolly Parton to Lionel Richie. His song The Gambler won him a Grammy Award back in 1979.

He was also a passionate photographer, actor, and helped found Kenny Rogers Roasters, a fried chicken chain restaurant that still operates locations in Asia. He was married five times in his life and had five children.

And yes, it's Kenny Rogers, not Kenny Loggins FFS.

He's his collaboration with Wyclef. (which is a remake of perhaps his most famous song)

 

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One of the finest country music singers of the post-classical era, i.e., the 70s when country music started to shift from the established pattern; it's a true shame. But at least we can all still take his advice from The Gambler.