Country Singer Toby Keith Dies at 62
Tuesday, February 06, 2024
Keith performing for U.S. troops in Djibouti in 2006. PHOTO: Public Domain - U.S. Air Force Photo/Staff Sgt. Nic Raven
The announcement of his passing was shared on his social media page.
“Toby Keith passed peacefully last night on February 5th, surrounded by his family. He fought his fight with grace and courage. Please respect the privacy of his family at this time.”
Keith's rise to fame began in the early 1990s with the release of his self-titled debut album, which included the chart-topping single "Should've Been a Cowboy."
He followed up with a string of successful albums, including "How Do You Like Me Now?!" and "Unleashed," which solidified his reputation as a powerhouse performer and cemented his status as a country music icon.
Keith announced that he was living with cancer in June 2022 and in September last year, he spoke of the "roller coaster" experience of going through treatment, reported NBC.
"You get good days and, you know, you’re up and down, up and down. It’s always zero to 60 and 60 to zero but I feel good today," Keith told E! News ahead of receiving the Country Icon Award at the People’s Choice Country Awards.
He leaves his wife, three children, and four grandchildren.
