Memory of Kris Kristofferson: 5 facts about the singer and actor
30 september 2024 в 16:13
Kris Kristofferson will always be remembered for his prolific musical and acting career. The late singer passed away at the age of 88 in September 2024, three years after he announced his retirement from the entertainment industry. His family released a statement confirming the news, and the cause of death was not disclosed.
«With heavy hearts, we share the news that our husband/father/grandfather, Kris Kristofferson, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 28, at home», - the statement from Kris’s wife and children read. «We are all so grateful for our time with him. Thank you for loving him all these years, and when you see a rainbow, know that he is smiling down on all of us from above».
In memory of Kris, Hollywood Life has compiled five facts about the late singer of «Me and Bobby McGee» below.
One of the most defining roles in his acting career was the role of John Norman Howard opposite Esther Hoffman played by Barbra Streisand in the 1976 film «A Star Is Born». The film is a remake of the original 1937 film. The co-stars remained friends for many years after working together.
Speaking to The U.S. Sun in April 2020, Kris said he was «proud» of the film, but gave «most of the credit to Barbra».
«My music got more attention after 'A Star Is Born,' and it helped support me and my band in difficult years», - he explained to the publication.
When the news of Kris’s death in 2024 became known, Barbra wrote a touching dedication on Instagram to her late partner.
«The first time I saw Kris perform at the Troubadour club in Los Angeles, I knew he was something special», - the actress wrote in her post. «Barefoot and playing guitar, he seemed like the perfect choice for the script I was working on, which eventually became 'A Star Is Born.' In the film, Kris and I performed a song I wrote for the main love theme of the movie, 'Evergreen.'»
Recalling her performance with Kris in Hyde Park, London, in 2019, Barbra described him as «charming, as always», - and noted that the audience «showered him with applause».
«It was a joy to see him receive the recognition and love he so deserved», - Barbra concluded. «My thoughts go to Kris’s wife, Lisa, who I know supported him in every possible way».
Getting a role in «A Star Is Born» was fitting for Kris, as he was both an actor and a musician. His other popular film roles were in movies like «Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid», - «Lone Star», - and the «Blade» franchise.
As for his music, Kris is known for his hits like «Me and Bobby McGee», - «For the Good Times», - «Help Me Make It Through the Night», - and several others.
In 1961, Kris married his first wife, Frances Beir, and they divorced in 1969. Four years later, the late country singer married his second wife, Rita Coolidge, in 1973. The couple divorced in 1980, and Kris started a new life with his third wife, Lisa Meyers, in 1983. The spouses remained married until Kris’s death in 2024.
Kris was the father of eight children: Tracy, Kris Jr., Casey, Jesse, Jody, John, Kelly, and Blake. Kris and his ex-wife Frances shared custody of Tracy and Kris Jr., while the late musician shared custody of Casey with his ex-wife Rita.
Lisa and Kris share custody of their adult children, Blake, Kelly, John, Jody, and Jesse.
On September 29, 2024, Kris’s family announced that he had passed away the day before. They did not disclose the cause of his death
«With heavy hearts, we share the news that our husband/father/grandfather, Kris Kristofferson, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 28, at home», - the statement from Kris’s wife and children read. «We are all so grateful for our time with him. Thank you for loving him all these years, and when you see a rainbow, know that he is smiling down on all of us from above».
In memory of Kris, Hollywood Life has compiled five facts about the late singer of «Me and Bobby McGee» below.
One of the most defining roles in his acting career was the role of John Norman Howard opposite Esther Hoffman played by Barbra Streisand in the 1976 film «A Star Is Born». The film is a remake of the original 1937 film. The co-stars remained friends for many years after working together.
Speaking to The U.S. Sun in April 2020, Kris said he was «proud» of the film, but gave «most of the credit to Barbra».
«My music got more attention after 'A Star Is Born,' and it helped support me and my band in difficult years», - he explained to the publication.
When the news of Kris’s death in 2024 became known, Barbra wrote a touching dedication on Instagram to her late partner.
«The first time I saw Kris perform at the Troubadour club in Los Angeles, I knew he was something special», - the actress wrote in her post. «Barefoot and playing guitar, he seemed like the perfect choice for the script I was working on, which eventually became 'A Star Is Born.' In the film, Kris and I performed a song I wrote for the main love theme of the movie, 'Evergreen.'»
Recalling her performance with Kris in Hyde Park, London, in 2019, Barbra described him as «charming, as always», - and noted that the audience «showered him with applause».
«It was a joy to see him receive the recognition and love he so deserved», - Barbra concluded. «My thoughts go to Kris’s wife, Lisa, who I know supported him in every possible way».
Getting a role in «A Star Is Born» was fitting for Kris, as he was both an actor and a musician. His other popular film roles were in movies like «Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid», - «Lone Star», - and the «Blade» franchise.
As for his music, Kris is known for his hits like «Me and Bobby McGee», - «For the Good Times», - «Help Me Make It Through the Night», - and several others.
In 1961, Kris married his first wife, Frances Beir, and they divorced in 1969. Four years later, the late country singer married his second wife, Rita Coolidge, in 1973. The couple divorced in 1980, and Kris started a new life with his third wife, Lisa Meyers, in 1983. The spouses remained married until Kris’s death in 2024.
Kris was the father of eight children: Tracy, Kris Jr., Casey, Jesse, Jody, John, Kelly, and Blake. Kris and his ex-wife Frances shared custody of Tracy and Kris Jr., while the late musician shared custody of Casey with his ex-wife Rita.
Lisa and Kris share custody of their adult children, Blake, Kelly, John, Jody, and Jesse.
On September 29, 2024, Kris’s family announced that he had passed away the day before. They did not disclose the cause of his death
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