Across social media, friends and fans mourned country music legend Kenny Rogers who died Friday night at 81.
Rogers, the smooth, Grammy-winning balladeer who spanned jazz, folk, country and pop with such hits as “Lucille,” “Lady” and “Islands in the Stream” and embraced his persona as “The Gambler” on record and on TV died Friday night. He was 81.. They said he died"peacefully" under hospice care in his home in Sandy Springs, Georgia.shared a photo of the Houston-born performer, to express his sadness."RIP Kenny Rogers, 81. What incredibly sad news.
Larry the Cable Guy took to Twitter to thank Rogers for his contributions to the music world."Oh man Kenny Rogers just died," he wrote."RIP Gambler. Thanks for all the great music."mourned Rogers' death on Twitter too, and shared how he first became acquainted with his music.When he was in fourth grade, Olear said he played"Kenny Rogers Gold" on repeat on his aunt's cassette deck.
"I've loved him ever since," he continued, noting a few of his favorite Rogers songs including"Lucille," which he called the"best." Across Twitter, fans reacted too by sharing the hash tag"RIPLegend," and recounting their memories of Rogers' music, some calling his songs a"
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