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Remembering Kris Kristofferson After His Death: ‘I’ve Had a Life of All Kinds of Experiences’


Kris Kristofferson lived a life full of success in the music and acting industries before his death at 88. Remembering the late icon after his passing.

He started writing songs as a little boy in Brownsville, Texas, and would go on to become one of country music’s most celebrated and prolific artists with hits including “Me and Bobby McGee” and “Help Me Make It Through the Night.” But Kris Kristofferson — who passed away on September 28 at age 88 — was also a respected actor who’d take on more than 100 roles during his decades-long career. Barefoot and strumming his guitar, he seemed like the perfect choice for a script I was developing, which eventually became A Star Is Born,” Barbra Streisand said of her longtime friend. The performer enjoyed spending time at his Maui, Hawaii, home with his wife of 41 years, Lisa Meyers, and their children and grandkids.

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