Actor and singer Kris Kristofferson died over the weekend a family representative announced. A statement confirming his death described the late star as a sex symbol, referencing the legendary status he came into back in the 70s. The icon made a name for himself in the country music realm as a songwriter in the late sixties, eventually embracing an acting career with notable screen appearances. After years dabbling between music and acting, Kris Kristofferson dramatically rose to superstardom, with his lead role in the 1976’s A Star Is Born, alongside Barbara Streisand, cementing him as a Hollywood sex symbol, a status he retained until his death in 2024.
The legend’s representatives revealed that the actor died peacefully on Saturday, September 28, 2024. He died in his home in Maui, Hawaii at the age of 88. While the statement revealed no possible cause of death, the rep confirmed that Kris Kristofferson died surrounded by family. It read,
“It is with a heavy heart that we share the news our husband/father/grandfather, Kris Kristofferson, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Sept. 28 at home. We’re all so blessed for our time with him. Thank you for loving him all these many years, and when you see a rainbow, know he’s smiling down at us all.”
In a follow-up statement, a family rep described the late Kris as a peacenik, a revolutionary, a superstar and a family man, per BBC. The representative also lauded the actor as a sex symbol and superstar, acknowledging his immense contribution to the arts.
Kris Kristofferson’s Death and Legacy
Born in Brownsville, Texas in June 1936, Kris led a fulfilled life, nurturing a showbiz career spanning six decades. In 2004, the icon was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame, earning a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award a decade later. While his music notably geared off his impressive career trajectory, some of his best hits were performed by others, giving him the songwriting credits. His earliest tracks include Help Me Make It Through the Night, For the Good Times, and Me and Bobby McGee. He also became an original founder of the music trio, The Highway Men, alongside Willie Nelson and Waylon Jennings.
Veering slightly away from his lyrical conquests, the star made a lasting impact in the movie industry before his death. Kris Kristofferson died with an impressive acting portfolio, including roles in Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore, Semi-Tough, Blade, Lone Star, and Songwriter among others. He lives behind a legacy many could only ever dream of. The legend is survived by his wife, Lisa, eight kids, and seven grandchildren.
