No cause of death was given.
His gravelly voice and complex, poetic lyricism made him a favorite among his contemporaries.
After weeks without a reply, Kristofferson landed a helicopter in Cashs yard to get his attention.
Kris Kristofferson.Mary Ellen Mark
Joplins version of the song hit No.
His unique balance of ruggedness and sensitivity made him a beloved performer in both leading and supporting roles.
Want more movie news?
Kris Kristofferson.Michael Putland/Getty
One of Kristoffersons most acclaimed performances was inMartin ScorsesesAlice Doesnt Live Here Anymore, released in 1974.
He married singer Rita Coolidge in 1973, and their albumFull Moonreleased the same year became a huge hit.
Their collaborations won two Grammys for Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group.
Kris Kristofferson with Rita Coolidge.Don Paulsen/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty
Nelson and Kristoffersons soundtrack albumMusic from Songwriterwas a sizable success.
The group released three albums between 1985 and 1995, and also appeared together in the 1986 movieStagecoach.
He continued recording and performing music until 2020, and announced his retirement in 2021.
Kristoffer Kristofferson and Barbra Streisand.Max B. Miller/Fotos International/Archive Photos/Getty
He is survived by his wife Lisa Meyers, eight children, and seven grandchildren.
“Were all so blessed for our time with him,” his family said in a statement.
Kris Kristofferson.Peter Yang/www.augustimage.com
