Kris Kristofferson, the legendary country music singer-songwriter who later found equal success as an actor, has passed away at the age of 88. The late talent reportedly died "peacefully" at his home in Maui, Hawaii, with his family confirming the sad news and sharing a personal statement.

Kris Kristofferson, the Grammy-winning singer and actor, died Saturday at his home in Maui. He was 88. A representative said he was surrounded by family when he died “peacefully.” “It is with a heavy heart that we share the news our husband/father ...

Legendary country singer-songwriter Kris Kristofferson, who penned classic songs like "Me and Bobby McGee" and "Sunday Morning Comin' Down," has died.

Kris Kristofferson, a Rhodes scholar with a deft writing style and rough charisma who became a country music superstar and A-list Hollywood actor, has died.

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Country music singer-songwriter and actor Kris Kristofferson died Saturday at his home in Hawaii. He was 88 years old. “It is with a heavy heart that we share the news our husband/father/grandfather,