In shocking news for the country world, Merle Haggard has passed away today. TMZ shared the news that the country singer died after a long battle with double pheunomia. His manager confirmed his death today. This news comes out Merle canceled several various shows around the country recently. It also happened to be his 79th birthday and fans were not expecting this news. Even though everyone knew that Merle Haggard had been ill, they didn't realize that it was this bad. This battle has been a long one for Merle Haggard. He was actually diagnosed with pneumonia last year and spent 11 days at the Eisenhower Medical Center in Riverside. Merle had been doing better and scheduled several concert dates with Willie Nelson, but later had to cancel them. Just last week, Merle started to cancel the rest of the dates that he was going to attempt to do. Fans knew that he wasn't doing well, but they had not shared the details of how bad things were for him. When buying tickets, a lot of people realized this could be their last chance to see Merle Haggard in concert. …show more content…
You can check out several of Merle's famous songs in the YouTube video below. Merle's fans will never forget his music. Merle Haggard died today on his 79th birthday. This amazing country singer will be missed by many. Taste of Country shared that Merle told Willie's Roadhouse on Sirius XM, he said he was "nearly dead" when he was hospitalized for two weeks last year. Haggard had been in hospice care recently. Merle had not updated fans lately exactly how he was doing, but everyone knew he was ill and dealing with a hard time. Country music legend Merle Haggard has died on his 79th birthday: https://t.co/hKOlkb97aA
Tragedy soon hit Buddy Holly, and he unfortunately died in a plane crash and Waylon just barely escaped death. Buddy Holly, Waylon and a few other men had a show to go to in Iowa, Jennings gave up his plane seat to JP Richardson and Waylon decided he wouldn't go. The plane crashed right after it took off, and everyone on it was killed. Waylon then moved back and went on to be a radio disk jockey again, but soon began his music career again in 1960. He created a new band, and named them the "Waylors". The band never really got successful. However, it did cause Waylon Jennings to score a contract with A&M Records, but not the rest of his band. He had issues with his record label, because they wanted him to change his sound. Waylon Jennings swore to stay Country, while the record label wanted him to sound
Robin Williams was a famous actor and comedian who died at the age of 63. On August 11, 2014, he was found dead in his home by his assistant. His assistant found him hanging in his stepson’s room. Robin Williams was having trouble sleeping due to his insomnia, anxiety, and Parkinson’s disease, so he had been sleeping in his step-sons room. He was last seen by spouse Susan Williams the night prior to his death. Susan said Robin was looking for his watches the night before because he was worried that something would happen to them. Susan also said that she thought Robin was in a good mood that night because he grabbed his iPad before bed. She thought this was a good sign since Robin hadn’t watched TV or read a book in six months.
Unfortunately, being diagnosed with a devastating disease in his 30’s, he had to step away from
Elvis Presley, the king of rock and roll, a musical icon, was found dead in his home due to a heart attack, but was that truly the death of Elvis? Or is he still roaming around today under a pseudonym out of the public eye? On August 16, 1977 the announcement of The King’s death left millions of his adoring fans awestruck. Once this had happened people started to assume that Elvis had faked his death, because many areas of his passing seemed a bit out of place.
At one point, country music singer Randy Travis looked like he wouldn't make it very much longer. Now it turns out that Randy is singing once again and the fans couldn't be happier to see him on the stage. Fox News shared all about how Randy surprised his fans by singing Amazing Grace at the hall of fame induction. Everyone thought they might not hear Randy on the stage like this, but he is showing how great his recovery is going.
Caleb Logan Bratayley had a big smile and a heart of gold. The member of the Bratayley family was seen by viewers around the world as he performed on video for the masses to watch YouTube fans and pop culture junkies were devastated to hear that the promising entertainer has died. According to US Weekly on Monday, Caleb Logan passed away over the weekend from natural causes.
Sadley but true, B.B. King died peacefully in his sleep at 9:40 pm. on May 14, 2015, in Las Vegas, NV. He died because of Vascular Dementia.All his friends and family are very thankful for all the prayers and thoughts about BB King. A lot of people loved his music (especially us three) and we all know he will be missed.
It was later ruled that his death was related to his prescription drug use, Presley was buried in Graceland near his mother, father and grandmother. Throughout his career, he helped popularize rock n roll music in American. He won three Grammy awards for his gospel recordings, he had 18 no 1 singles, including “Don’t Be Cruel”, “Good Luck Charm” and “Suspicious Minds”, as well as countless gold and plantium album. Elvis has been recongized for his contributions several musical genres, most notably rock, country and gospel. Since his death, Presley has remained one of the world’s most popular music icons. Presleys memphis home is open to the public and numerous fans from around the world visit the legendary residence annually. especially around his birthday and the anniversary of his death. “ You should see this from our point of view. Its amazing,” Priscilla said during the event, according to the Washington Post. “The candles are lit. It’s truly a sight to behold, this is something that Elvis would never, ever have believed could haven taken place.” Elvis Presley changed many lifes during his fame and he had a successful career and knowing how great of an impact he has made on everyone is how he influenced the way we live
Rubin Carter died on April 20th, 2014 at the age of 76 at his home in Toronto due to his prostate cancer. Carter
He recorded many songs, and George Jones' last song was "He Stopped Loving her." George died April 26, 2013. He and his band stayed together until he died. He died at the age of 18 after being in the hospital for a while with irregular blood pressure. His last words were, "Hi ya. I'm George Jones. I've been looking for you." His wife things he was introducing himself to God. He was buried at the Woodland Cemetery in Nashville,
Randall Hank Williams, or also known as Hank Williams Jr., was born in Shreveport, Louisiana. He is the son of Hank Williams, and he has a son, Hank Williams lll. Hank Jr’s dad died before he was even 4 years old on January 1,1953. Hank Jr. is famous for being a country musician/artist like his deceased dad. Without his father present, Hank’s mother helped begin his music career around age 8. She moved them out of Louisiana and into Tennessee. His mom knew already that he had an amazing voice. Moving to Nashville would help her bring his passed down talent out into the world. At age 11, Williams performed at The Grand Ole Opry in Nashville.
He was claimed that he died from aids. The singer was diagnosed with HIV in the mid 1990’s but he refuse to take any medication. He was so into the belief of prayer he thought that the prayer of the lord could cure him
Terrence C. Austin passed peacefully at Providence Regional Medical Center Everett on Sunday following a rich 81 years of life. His battle against throat cancer was the last of many he had fought. As a marine in the Korean War, Terrence was highly honored for his service. An avid lifelong chef, Terrence filled his home and community with the comforting scents of baked goods and is best known for his famous holiday feasts.
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Sadly enough Rich "suffered from a heart condition, and following surgery for a malignant brain tumor, died from heart failure in Los Angeles