Kenny Rogers died at the age of 81, his family announced in a statement
Over his five decades-long career, Rogers sold over 100 million records and won a number of major awards, including three Grammys, 18 American Music Awards, and a spot in the Country Music Hall of Fame. His biggest hits included his signature song “The Gambler,” “Lucille,” “Ruby,” and “Islands in the Stream”—his beloved duet with Dolly Parton which reached No. 1 on the pop charts in 1983.hoping to spend more time with wife Wanda Miller and their five kids“I’ve done this long enough.
During the same interview, Rogers made references to his ailing health and said he was “sure” he would miss touring. “I swore that I would do this until I embarrassed myself,” he said. “I’m getting to where I don’t walk around well. My mobility is really driving me crazy.”
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