Kris Kristofferson, a celebrated country music songwriter and actor known for hits like “Sunday Mornin’ Comin’ Down” and “Me and Bobby McGee,” has passed away at the age of 88. The Texas native’s legacy extends beyond his iconic songs, encompassing his successful acting career in Hollywood films.
The Golden Gloves boxer and college football player received a master’s degree in English from Merton College at the University of Oxford in EnglandLOS ANGELES — Kris Kristofferson , a Rhodes scholar with a deft writing style and rough charisma who became a country music superstar and A-list Hollywood actor, has died.
“There’s no better songwriter alive than Kris Kristofferson,” Nelson said during a November 2009 award ceremony for Kristofferson held by BMI. “Everything he writes is a standard and we’re all just going to have to live with that.” “Shaking his hand when I was still in the Army backstage at the Grand Ole Opry was the moment I’d decided I’d come back,” Kristofferson said. “It was electric. He kind of took me under his wing before he cut any of my songs. He cut my first record that was record of the year. He put me on stage the first time.”
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