Kenny Rogers
American country singer and songwriter (1938–2020)
Kenny Rogers (August 21, 1938 – March 20, 2020) was a Grammy Award-winning American singer and songwriter. His best known songs include "The Gambler" and "Lucille". He acted in several movies and television series. He owned a franchise of roast chicken restaurants called "Kenny Rogers Roasters".
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| Born | August 21, 1938 Houston, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | March 20, 2020 (aged 81) Sandy Springs, Georgia, U.S. |
| Resting place | Oakland Cemetery, Atlanta, Georgia[1] |
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| Parents | Musical career |
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| Years active | 1956–2017 |
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| Website | kennyrogers |
On March 20, 2020, Rogers died under hospice care in Sandy Springs, Georgia at age 81.[2] He was diagnosed with bladder cancer in 2017.[3]
References
change- ↑ "Country legend Kenny Rogers will be buried at Oakland Cemetery more than a year after his death". WXIA-TV. July 27, 2021. Retrieved August 8, 2021.
- ↑ Hall, Kristin M. (March 21, 2020). "Actor, singer, 'The Gambler': Kenny Rogers dies at 81". ABC News. New York City: ABC. Associated Press. Archived from the original on March 21, 2020. Retrieved March 21, 2020.
- ↑ "Kenny Rogers, pop-country singer of 'The Gambler' who dominated 1970s music charts, dies at 81". The Seattle Times. March 21, 2020. Retrieved August 9, 2021.