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Stars pay tribute to Kris Kristofferson

Published:Tuesday | October 1, 2024 | 12:09 AM
Artiste and songwriter Kris Kristofferson performs ‘Sunday Morning Coming Down’ at the Nashville Songwriters Association International 50 Years of Songs at the Ryman Auditorium, September 20, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn.
Artiste and songwriter Kris Kristofferson performs ‘Sunday Morning Coming Down’ at the Nashville Songwriters Association International 50 Years of Songs at the Ryman Auditorium, September 20, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn.

NEW YORK (AP):

Singer-songwriter and actor Kris Kristofferson died last Saturday at his home in Hawaii surrounded by family at age 88. His friends have paid tribute.

“The first time I saw Kris performing at the Troubadour club in L.A. I knew he was something special.”

– Barbra Streisand, Kristofferson’s co-star in A Star is Born, on X and Instagram

“Right now, I’m on a small boat between Ustica and Palermo, listening to Me and Bobby McGee, remembering Kris Kristofferson. Just like half of the world. I was lucky enough to work with Kris. He was a poet. Truly. Inside and out. And a damn good actor, a remarkable screen presence. Spending time with Kris when we made ‘Alice Doesn’t Live Here Any ore’ was one of the highlights of my life.”

– Martin Scorsese in a statement

“We lost a fellow Highwayman today. Godspeed, Kris.”

– Kristofferson’s fellow band member Jimmy Webb, on X and Facebook

“Loved this man, his talent, his mind and his beautiful heart. Journey well, my friend.”

– Melissa Etheridge on X

“What a great loss. What a great writer. What a great actor. What a great friend. I will always love you, Dolly.”

– Dolly Parton on X

“Kris Kristofferson believed creativity is God-given, and those who ignore such a gift are doomed to unhappiness. He preached that a life of the mind gives voice to the soul, and his work gave voice not only to his soul but to ours. He leaves a resounding legacy.”

– Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum CEO Kyle Young in a statement

“What a gentleman, kind soul, and a lover of words. I am so glad I got to meet him and be around him. One of my favourite people. Rest in peace, Kris.”

– Reba McEntire on X

“Poet, lovely human being, road scholar redneck old schooler.”

– Josh Brolin on Instagram

“This legend was so good to me when we worked together on Dreamer. What an honour to have spent time in his presence.”

– Dakota Fanning on Instagram

“I will never forget his support for me when I received my first CMA Male Vocalist of the Year award. His friendship and encouragement helped validate my career in country music and my place in Nashville.”

– Lee Greenwood in a statement.

“I adored Kris Kristofferson. He was a beacon for everything I value most in this world. He is the only songwriter I know – and I’ve known most of them – who changed the entire landscape of country music through the sheer power of his poetry.

– Marshall Chapman on Facebook

“There are very few times in life you get to share the stage with a real hero. Kris Kristofferson was a hero of mine, and I can remember almost every detail of the night I played piano while Kris sang Help Me Make it Through the Night on the Grand Ole Opry. What a writer, and there was so much emotion in his voice when he sang. It was raw, raspy and true. R.I.P., Kris. There will never be another like you.”

– Tim Atwood in a statement.