He was best known for presenting Most Haunted. Broadcaster Piers Morgan paid tribute and shared a touching unearthed moment with the star. Statement: Country music icon Kenny Rogers has died … It’s just [the] era of country music we’re in.”. Their plan came together perfectly, as coincidentally Dolly happened to be in the same recording studios in Los Angeles when the idea came up. That has a lot of people wondering about his cause of death, especially because he died in the midst of a national crisis over coronavirus. 'Actually, it would be We've Got Tonight.' Start your Independent Premium subscription today. Dame Vera Lynn, the British singer whose songs were hugely popular during the Second World War, died aged 103 on 18 June. Hudd found fame as a comedian, before transitioning into radio and screen acting. BBC Radio Wales presenter Chris Needs died from a heart condition on 26 July, aged 66. 1938: Kenny Rogers was born on August 21 in Houston, Texas, to parents Lucille Lois and Edward Floyd, 1957: Kenny had a solo hit called That Crazy Feeling but when sales slowed down he joined a jazz group called the Bobby Doyle Three, 1958: The star married his first wife Janice Gordon on May 15, 1958; they divorced in April 1960 with one child, 1960: Soon after Kenny married Jean Rogers in October 1960 and divorced her in 1963, 1964: He married Margo Anderson in October 1964 and divorced her in 1976 with one child, 1965: His group disbanded in 1965 and a year later Kenny attempted to go solo again however his track called That Rainy Day failed, 1966: He joined the New Christy Minstrels as a singer and double bass player, 1967: Along with several other members of the band he left to join First Edition, with whom he scored his first major hit, Just Dropped In, 1975: Following a run of success the group disbanded and Kenny decided to give his solo career another shot, 1977: Kenny married Marianne Gordon on October 1, 1977, and divorced her in 1993 with one child, 1980: His song The Gambler won him a Grammy Award was selected in 2018 for preservation in the National Recording Registry by the Library of Congress, 1980: In this year came his partnership with Lionel Richie who wrote and produced his No. Seven-year-old girl is killed and her father, 28, seriously injured in shooting while they sat in their car at Chicago McDonald's drive-thru, Parler is allowed back on Apple's app store after making changes to its 'content moderation practices' in wake of US Capitol riots, Rare species of coffee that is resilient to global warming 'tastes better than Arabica' and could 'future-proof' the drink from climate change, 'George died because of Derek Chauvin's ego and pride': Prosecutors say cop 'betrayed his badge and abandoned his training' in closing statements, House GOP leader Kevin McCarthy accuses Maxine Waters of 'inciting violence' in Minneapolis and threatens to 'bring action' against her for telling BLM protesters to be 'more confrontational', Minneapolis boards up and battens down as it braces for serious unrest as Derek Chauvin's trial enters its final phase amid rising tensions following drive-by shooting of two National Guardsmen, 'I'm not going easy on her': Prosecutor in Daunte Wright case vows to hold veteran Minnesota cop Kimberly Potter accountable as BLM protestors swarm his home, Biden is watching the Derek Chauvin trial 'closely' and fears the verdict will 'inflame racial tensions' and deepen 'the crisis of confidence' in cops, LA Sheriff says he has NO working relationship with new DA and his reforms 'embolden' the 'antifa, anarchist crowd', BLM protesters drop to one knee and prepare to march after hearing Minnesota police have shot dead a man - but backtrack when it's revealed he was a violent carjacker, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot slams 'homophobic, racist and misogynistic rumors' that she's planning to resign over fatal police shooting of 13-year-old Adam Toledo, Severed PIG'S HEAD is left outside former home of Chauvin defense witness who said George Floyd's death was 'accidental', Demi Lovato is branded 'stupid' for telling LA frozen yogurt shop The Bigg Chill to 'do better' and slamming the store's 'harmful messaging and diet options', Biden tries to sell his $2trillion infrastructure package to Republicans and Democrats with another Oval Office sit-down as he prepares ANOTHER tax raid on the rich, ISIS issue warning to 'Christians of Egypt' as they execute a captured Coptic and two tribesmen with gunshots to the head. Kenny Rogers had been vocal about his ailing health in recent years ... Kenny Rogers has died. Alexis Eddy was a contestant on season six of MTV's 'Are You the One?' The comedy pioneer, who created 'The Dick Van Dyke Show', died aged 98 on 29 June. “And so I did songs that were not country but were more pop. Grant Imahara, the host of MythBusters and Netflix series White Rabbit Project, died on 13 July, aged 49. The iconic duo were paired following a suggestion by Bee Gee Barry Gibb, who penned the tune, which went on to become a huge hit. American writer and journalist Elizabeth Wurtzel died aged 52 on 7 January, 2020. “I could never properly thank them for the encouragement and support they’ve given me throughout my career and the happiness I’ve experienced as a result of that.”. He was 93. He had previously said on social media he was being treated for Covid-19. The rapper died in May aged 47 after contracting Covid-19. The 'Leave It to Beaver' star, who portrayed the iconic Eddie Haskell, died on 18 May at the age of 76. “The Rogers family is sad to announce that Kenny Rogers … Eddie Large died on 2 April aged 78 after contracting coronavirus in hospital, his agent confirmed. Broadcaster Nicholas Parsons died aged of 96 on 28 January after a short illness. Veteran English actor Ian Holm died on 19 June at the age of 88. Country music legend Kenny Rogers has died, aged 81. Kenny performed as a 'legend' on the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury in 2013. Veteran actor Orson Bean, who appeared in more than 100 TV shows and films over a career that spanned over six decades, died aged 91 after being struck by two cars in Venice, California. ', Rapper MC Hammer simply shared an image of Rogers and the words: 'R.I.P.'. Rest well, sir. Born Ben Chijioke in London to Nigerian parents, Ty was a beloved member of the British hip hop scene. The singer, a founding member of the Pointer Sisters, died aged 69 on 8 June. A special, Biography: Kenny Rogers, was announced earlier this month and is currently scheduled to air on 13 April. His family plans a small private service due to the coronavirus outbreak, the statement said. The actor, whose work in 'The Dark at the Top of the Stairs' and 'Sweet Bird of Youth' earned her two Oscar nominations, died in April aged 83. Twin Peaks and Fresh Prince of Bel Air actor Galyn Gorg died on 14 July, aged 55. The Rogers family is sad to announce that Kenny Rogers passed away … Mick Foley said: Very sorry to learn of the passing of country music legend Kenny Rogers. But that was never my issue.'. The British star was best known for playing Bernard Wooley in Yes Minister and its spin-off Yes Prime Minister, as well as Sgt Oscar Blaketon in Heartbeat. I thought, 'Man, that guy is a visionary.'. Despite his crossover success, he always preferred to be thought of as a country singer. Haruma Mirua, the Japanese actor known for playing Eren Jaegar in the adventure film Attack on Titan, died on 18 July, aged 30. As a 20-year-old, he had a gold single called That Crazy Feeling, under the name Kenneth Rogers, but when that early success stalled, he joined a jazz group, the Bobby Doyle Trio, as a standup bass player. Family of the late Kenny Rogers is asking fans and those grieving to honor his memory in a way that helps others, specifically music creators and professionals, during this COVID-19 pandemic. Frank Bough y Selina Scott, los presentadores de BBC Breakfast Time. Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies. Archie Lyndhurst, the son of 'Only Fools and Horses' actor Nicholas Lyndhurst, has died, Kelsea Ballerini interview: ‘Attitudes are changing in country music’, The Flaming Lips: ‘We tried to give Prince our CDs. Legendary singer Kenny Rogers has died. 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