Fans remember Kenny Rogers, who died Friday at metro Atlanta home
Country music star, Kenny Rogers, died Friday night at his metro Atlanta home, a spokesperson confirmed to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
The spokesperson said the Grammy-award-winning artist died of natural causes at his Sandy Springs home.
In a tweet, the Rogers family said “The Gambler” was under hospice care and surrounded by family.
The Rogers family is sad to announce that Kenny Rogers passed away last night at 10:25PM at the age of 81. Rogers passed away peacefully at home from natural causes under the care of hospice and surrounded by his family. https://t.co/adxAgiMW2s pic.twitter.com/nggWiiotMT
— Kenny Rogers (@_KennyRogers) March 21, 2020
On Saturday, fellow stars, fans and Atlantans paid tribute to Rogers.
You never know how much you love somebody until they’re gone. I’ve had so many wonderful years and wonderful times with my friend Kenny, but above all the music and the success I loved him as a wonderful man and a true friend. pic.twitter.com/hIQLIvt8pr
— Dolly Parton (@DollyParton) March 21, 2020
The legendary @_KennyRogers has passed away at the age of 81. He died late Friday at his Atlanta home. https://t.co/vHK2tppZI6 #KennyRogers pic.twitter.com/LQ85uxmbHW
— Melissa Ruggieri (@MRuggieriAJC) March 21, 2020
“And somewhere in the darkness
— Wes Blankenship (@Wes_nship) March 21, 2020
The gambler he broke even
But in his final words
I found an ace that I could keep”
RIP Kenny Rogers pic.twitter.com/wpB8XiorhB
Kenny Rogers had a voice and spirit that brought a sense of harmony to the world. He was that island in the stream. At a time when the waters churn, he will be especially missed. RIP.
— Dan Rather (@DanRather) March 21, 2020
Rest In Peace to the legendary Kenny Rogers.
— Muppet History (@HistoryMuppet) March 21, 2020
Thank you for always lifting us up ❤️ pic.twitter.com/iYlcMaBAEd
I can’t express on twitter the impact Kenny Rogers the artist and the man had on me. He was always very kind and fun to be around. Rest In Peace Gambler...
— Blake Shelton (@blakeshelton) March 21, 2020
Thank you Kenny Rogers for being a part of our lives for so long. Your songs are woven into the fabric of our memories, classics, that will live on in the musical heart of a world that will miss you so much.
— Charlie Daniels (@CharlieDaniels) March 21, 2020
Rest in peace Gambler
Going to do a Saturday music appreciation class for the kids about Kenny Rogers today.
— Rachel Martin (@rachelnpr) March 21, 2020
I always liked Kenny Rogers. His easy attitude. His collaborations. His style. His humor. His chicken (remember that?). Perhaps b/c social distancing is ever on the mind, the song Islands in The Stream seems to resonate.
— Michele Norris (@michele_norris) March 21, 2020
“...And we rely on each other”
“Now - a fake! Kenny Rogers puts Jordan in the popcorn machine” will forever be one of my favorite calls #holdmycorn pic.twitter.com/cgwQrhv1HM
— Wes Blankenship (@Wes_nship) March 21, 2020
No one bridged the gap between country and pop more often and better than Kenny Rogers. He will be missed, but his music and diverse style of story telling will live on forever. pic.twitter.com/J1V2dyRjm7
— Billy Ray Cyrus (@billyraycyrus) March 21, 2020