Kris Kristofferson, the acclaimed country singer and actor known for his collaborations with Johnny Cash and Martin Scorsese, has died at the age of 88. He passed away peacefully at his home in Hawaii on Saturday, surrounded by family.
A statement described him as,
“a peacenik, a revolutionary, an actor, a superstar, a sex symbol, and a family man.”
Kristofferson was celebrated for his songwriting, including hits like “Me and Bobby McGee” and “Help Me Make It Through the Night,” and he starred in the movie “A Star Is Born.” His family expressed that they felt “so blessed” for the time they had with him.
