Tributes are pouring in following the death of legendary country music star and actor Kris Kristofferson.
His family spokesperson Ebie McFarland said he died peacefully and surrounded by his family at his home in Maui, Hawaii, on Saturday (28 September) at the age of 88. No cause of death for the Hollywood A-lister was given.
“We’re all so blessed for our time with him,” a family statement added. “Thank you for loving him all these many years, and when you see a rainbow, know he’s smiling down at us all.”
Kristofferson starred in films like the Blade trilogy, Planet of the Apes and Lone Star. But the US icon was also widely known for his legendary work in country music, writing songs such as ‘Sunday Mornin’ Comin’ Down’, ‘Help Me Make it Through the Night’ and ‘Me and Bobby McGee’.
Stars from across the entertainment industry have shared tributes for the Grammy and Country Music Association Awards winner.
Kristofferson also picked up a Golden Globe for Best Actor in a Musical when he starred in the Oscar-winning 1976 remake of A Star is Born.
His co-star Barbra Streisand wrote on Instagram: “The first time I saw Kris performing at the Troubadour club in LA I knew he was something special. Barefoot and strumming his guitar, he seemed like the perfect choice for a script I was developing, which eventually became A Star Is Born.”