Kristoffer, aka Kris Kristofferson, an American country singer-songwriter and actor, recently passed away peacefully at the age of 88 on Saturday, September 28, at his home in Maui, Hawaii.
His family members announced the death of the Me and Bobby McGee singer on September 30 through Kris Kristofferson’s official Instagram page.
Likewise, the post stated, “We’re all so blessed for our time with him. Thank you for loving him all these many years, and when you see a rainbow, know he’s smiling down at us all.” – The Family of Kris Kristofferson.” They have also asked for privacy during this painful situation.
In response to the announcement of his demise, millions of his fans, followers, and close ones have shared their heartfelt condolences to his family and expressed their sorrow.
Similarly, for over 65 years, the country singer has won the hearts of millions through his mesmerizing voice and outstanding acting skills. Several fans of Kris Kristofferson have also carved his tattoo to remember his legacy.
In an Instagram thread, a user named misskittytattoo shared a tattoo of Kris Kristofferson’s supergroup, the Highwaymen’s first album, Highwayman, stating, “This came up in my memories this morning, and I shared it, and then I heard the news that Kris Kristofferson had passed. Thanks for all the tunes, RIP.“
Another fan shared a tattoo of Kris Kristofferson engraved on his arm, holding a weapon.
Many people also wonder if Kris Kristofferson had a tattoo on his body, as many country singers prefer to have tattoos. However, Kris Kristofferson didn’t have any tattoos.
Kris Kristofferson underwent coronary bypass surgery in 1999!
In 1999, shortly after his album The Austin Sessions was released, Kris Kristofferson underwent three heart bypass surgery, a surgical procedure to treat coronary artery disease.
This was not the only health problem that the Grammy Winner faced; he also suffered from long-term Alzheimer which later turned to be Lyme disease, during his 70s.
Likewise, according to the Lyme disease organization, Kris Kristofferson was diagnosed with fibromyalgia, which was the first indication of Lyme, and the symptoms were painful spasms all over his back and legs.
For years, doctors were misdiagnosing Kristofferson for Alzheimer’s or dementia caused by boxing, football, and rugby in his teens and early twenties. However, in early 2016, a doctor tested Kristofferson for Lyme disease, which came positive.
According to Rolling Stones, his wife, Lisa Meyers, believed that he began suffering from Lyme disease from a tick as he crawled around the forest floor in Vermont for six weeks while filming the movie Disappearances.
Lisa Meyers also stated that after giving up his Alzheimer’s and depression pills and starting the three-week treatment of Lyme disease, Kris Kristofferson was perfectly normal.
Additional Information
- Kris Kristofferson had eight children from his three wives. He married his longtime girlfriend, Frances Beer, in 1961 and had two children with her. The couple divorced in 1969.
- His second marriage was with singer Rita Coolidge; the couple has one daughter, Casey Kristofferson, a musician. Kris married Lisa Meyers, his third wife, in 1983; they have five children.
- The Country Music Hall of Fame inducted Kris in 2004. He won three competitive Grammy awards from his thirteen nominations and received the Lifetime Achievement Award in 2014.
