Kris Kristofferson's family announced he died peacefully at home in Maui at 88, expressing gratitude for their time with him and asking fans to look for rainbows in his memory.
Born in 1936, Kristofferson began his music career after leaving the military, writing iconic songs like 'Me and Bobby McGee' and connecting with legends like Johnny Cash.
Johnny Cash humorously shared that he dismissed Kristofferson's songs until Kris landed a helicopter in his yard, prompting him to finally listen to the talented songwriter.
Kristofferson embodied the outlaw country movement, aiming to break away from Nashville's polished production, and later joined the renowned supergroup the Highwaymen.
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