Kris Kristofferson, Singer-Songwriter and Actor, Dead at 88
Kris Kristofferson, a country singer-songwriter and actor, has passed away at the age of 88. He died peacefully at his home in Maui, Hawaii, surrounded by his family, according to a statement from his family representative Ebie McFarland.
Kristofferson was known for his eloquent writing and rugged charm, rising to prominence as a country music legend and a top-tier Hollywood actor. He wrote songs for hundreds of other artists, including “Me and Bobby McGee” for Janis Joplin, which became a posthumous No. 1 hit.
Starting in the late 1960s, Kristofferson crafted enduring classics such as “Sunday Mornin’ Comin’ Down,” “Help Me Make it Through the Night,” and “For the Good Times.” His folk-inspired lyrics infused themes of solitude and heartfelt romance, reshaping the landscape of popular country music.
In his acting career, Kristofferson starred alongside notable actresses such as Barbra Streisand in the 1976 film “A Star Is Born” and Ellen Burstyn in director Martin Scorsese’s 1974 film “Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore”.
