Reba, Dolly, And Streisand React To Kristofferson's Death %sep%

Reba McEntire wearing a black turtleneck and blazer Dolly Parton speaking wearing a black and silver shimmery dress and Kris Kristofferson and Barbra Streisand both wearing black presenting an award.

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Kris Kristofferson died on Sunday (9/29)at the age of 88. Having been such a huge part of the Nashville community and country music, several country stars reacted to the country legend's death.

In a social media post to his official accounts, his family posted, "It is with a heavy heart that we share the news our husband/father/grandfather, Kris Kristofferson, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 28 at home. 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.”

Kristofferson died at his home in Maui, Hawaii. No cause of death was given.

Reba posted a picture of herself with Kristofferson on Instagram she wrote, "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 favorite people. Rest in peace, Kris."

Dolly Parton posted to her seven million fans on Instagram, "@kristofferson

What a great loss
What a great writer
What a great actor
What a great friend

I will always love you, Dolly."

Kristofferson’s A Star Is Born costar, Barbra Streisand, posted a long message about him to her Instagram. She wrote, "The first time I saw Kris performing at the Troubadour club in L.A. I knew he was something special. Barefoot and strumming his guitar, he seemed like the perfect choice for a script I was developing, which eventually became 'A Star Is Born.'

In the movie, Kris and I sang the song I’d written for the film’s main love theme, 'Evergreen.'

For my latest concert in 2019 at London’s Hyde Park, I asked Kris to join me on-stage to sing our other 'A Star Is Born' duet, “Lost Inside Of You.” He was as charming as ever, and the audience showered him with applause. It was a joy seeing him receive the recognition and love he so richly deserved.

My thoughts go to Kris’ wife, Lisa who I know supported him in every way possible."

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Nancy Brooks // Country Writer, Beasley Media GroupEditor

Nancy Brooks has been working in the country music industry for almost 30 years. She has interviewed pretty much any country star you can think of. In the late 1990s, she started working with Dolly Parton. And yes, Nancy reports that Parton is as sweet as you would think. She loves her life in country music and has been backstage at every CMA Awards show since the late 1990s. Many of her stories are from her one-on-one interviews. She was there at the beginning of the incredible careers of many music superstars today, including Taylor Swift, Shania Twain, and Blake Shelton, and has interviewed them multiple times throughout the years.