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Celebrated country music hitmaker Kenny Rogers passed away at the age of 81 and his fans are mourning his death. The legendary musician’s family announced his death on Rogers' verified Twitter account.

Longtime legend of country music, Kenny Rogers, died peacefully at his home late Friday and now the music industry's biggest stars are reacting to the news with touching tributes to the beloved "Gambler." Hours after the news broke, Dolly Parton, one of Rogers' most notable collaborative partners who toured with the country icon, posted a tearful tribute to her friend.

Kenny Rogers has been hailed as “an icon of country music” following his death aged 81.

"My heart's broken, and a big old chunk of it has gone with him today"

Country musician Kenny Rogers has died at the age of 81, as CNN reports and his publicist tells Pitchfork. The legendary singer-songwriter whose career spanned nearly six decades passed away on Friday, March 20, from natural causes.

Kenny Rogers, the GRAMMY and CMA Award-winning country music icon, who sold over 100 million albums and released two dozen No. 1 singles, has died at age 81.

With tears in her eyes and holding a framed photo of her and Kenny Rogers close to her heart, Dolly Parton shared her grief and love for her late friend and collaborator with a heartfelt, heartbroken message with her fans. Rogers died of natural causes at the age of 81 on Friday (March 20)."Well, I couldn't believe it this morning when I got up and turned on the TV, checking to see what the Coronavirus was doing," she says in the clip she shared on Saturday morning.

Kenny Rogers, whose country music career spanned six decades, has died at the age of 81.

Actor-singer Kenny Rogers, the smooth, Grammy-winning balladeer who spanned jazz, folk, country and pop with such hits as “Lucille”, “Lady” and “Islands in the Stream” and embraced his persona as “The Gambler” on record and on TV, died Friday night. He was 81.

The entertainment world is in mourning today with the passing of Kenny Rogers. The Houston, Texas native -- who carved out a successful pop/rock career with backing band the First Edition in the late 1960s, before segueing into a leading role as a massively popular country solo star -- passed away from natural causes on Friday night (Mar. 20) at the age of 81, a statement from his PR confirms.

Grammy-winning country singer Kenny Rogers died late on Friday night at the age of 81, his family said on Saturday.

American country music legend Kenny Rogers has died aged 81. A family representative said he "passed away peacefully at home from natural causes".

Iconic country music star Kenny Rogers, who dominated the pop and country charts in the 1970s and 1980s with back to back hits, passed away at the age of 81. The legendary musician’s family announced his death on Rogers' verified Twitter account. “The Rogers family is sad to announce that Kenny Rogers passed away last night at 10:25 PM at the age of 81. Rogers passed away peacefully at home from natural causes under the care of hospice and surrounded by his family,” the tweet read.

US singer Kenny Rogers spanned folk, psychedelic rock and country music across a six-decade career.

Kenny Rogers, whose husky voice carried him as a TV and music star across genres, has died aged 81.

Country music icon Kenny Rogers has died, aged 81.

American country music legend Kenny Rogers has died aged 81. A family representative said he "passed away peacefully at home from natural causes".

He passed away from natural causes, his family confirm

Kenny Rogers was a smooth, Grammy-winning singer who spanned jazz, folk, country and pop with hits including Lucille, Lady and Islands In The Stream.

Country music icon Kenny Rogers has passed away at the age of 81.

Kenny Rogers, the country musician behind such hits as “The Gambler” and “Lady” over a six-decade career, has died at the age of 81, his family announced early Saturday.

Actor-singer Kenny Rogers, the smooth, Grammy-winning balladeer who spanned jazz, folk, country and pop with such hits as “Lucille,” “Lady” and “Islands in the Stream” and embraced his persona as “The Gambler” on record and on TV died Friday night. He was 81.

Kenny Rogers has sadly passed away, Variety reports.

Kenny Rogers, a longtime star of country music, died Friday night, according to a statement posted by his family. He was 81.

Vocalist Kenny Rogers, who dominated the pop and country charts in the 1970s and 1980s with a string of sleekly tailored hits and won three Grammys, has died. He was 81. Rogers “passed away peacefully at home from natural causes under the care of hospice and surrounded by his family,” a representative for the singer said in a statement. Due to the  national COVID-19 emergency, the family is planning a small private service at this time with a public memorial planned for a later date.

Kenny Rogers has died at the age of 81. Rogers “passed away peacefully at home from natural causes under the care of hospice and surrounded by his family,” a representative for the singer said in a statement.

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Miley Cyrus paid tribute to Dolly Parton on her 74th birthday on Sunday by sharing a hilarious impersonation of the star.