Kris Kristofferson, the Grammy-winning singer known for his leading role in 1976’s “A Star Is Born,” has died. He was 88.
He was surrounded by family when he passed away “peacefully” at his home in Maui, Hawaii, on Saturday, Variety reported Sunday.
“It is with a heavy heart that we share the news our husband/father/grandfather, Kris Kristofferson, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Sept. 28, at home,” his family said in a statement to the outlet.
“We’re all so blessed for our time with him. Thank you for loving him all these many years, and when you see a rainbow, know he’s smiling down at us all.”
The statement was shared on behalf of Kristofferson’s wife, Lisa; his eight children, Tracy, Kris Jr., Casey, Jesse, Jody, John, Kelly and Blake; and his seven grandchildren.
No cause of death has been revealed.
Reps for Kristofferson did not immediately respond to Page Six’s request for comment.
Kristofferson got his big break in Hollywood with his role opposite Barbra Streisand in the 1976 remake of “A Star Is Born.”
His performance as self-destructive rocker John Norman Howard earned the actor a Golden Globe Award in 1977.
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