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[beach-mom]

I just read that he passed away today under hospice care - 81 years old. I didn't realize he had been out of the public eye since 2017. He was just always THERE in my life. What an amazing voice, and he and Dolly together were magic. 

Because of the pandemic his family is having a small private service with a public memorial service planned for a later date. 

He was one of a kind.

[Witchy Woman]

@beach-mom 

Just saw this on the early morning news.  Made me so sad.  Loved his voice.

Many years ago, I saw him and Dotty West in concert together.  Their blended voices were magic.  Much like he is with Dolly.  Dotty died in 1991.

Seeing the singers of my youth passing away reminds me of my own age.  Seems yesterday, we were all young!

[BrandiDavis]

Wow, how sad. I hate to hear this. May his family have peace at this time.

[catter70]

Very sad to hear.

[on the bay]

@beach-mom -

Thank you for posting this. I did not know.

That is so sad and I know silly to say cause I know people die but it seems unreal. I have the cd, "Islands in the Stream" with him and Dolly-one of my favorites of all time!

I didn't know he was ill either.

Thank you for all the beautiful music Kenny Rogers!

[Anonymous032819]

I'm sorry to hear of his passing.

Right now I have "The Gambler" playing in my head .

You got to know when to hold 'em

Know when to fold 'em

Know when to walk away

And know when to run.

You never count your money

When you're sitten'  at the table

There be time enough for count'n

When the dealin's done.

[Oznell]

Very sorry to hear that such an affable, talented and well-loved perfomer is gone.  RIP Kenny Rogers.

[jubilant]

Sad to hear.  DH and I were big fans.

[FlowerBear]

[wildcat fan]

I enjoyed his work.  I have his Greatest Hits CD playing now. 

May he rest in peace.  ❤️