Country Singer-Songwriter, Actor Kris Kristofferson Dies at 88

The ‘A Star Is Born’ leading man died surrounded by loved ones at his home in Hawaii, his family announced in a statement.

Kris Kristofferson attends the Medallion Ceremony to celebrate 2017 hall of fame inductees Alan Jackson, Jerry Reed and Don Schlitz in Nashville, Tenn., on Oct. 22, 2017. Terry Wyatt/Getty Images for Country Music Hall Of Fame & Museum

Groundbreaking country music singer-songwriter and actor Kris Kristofferson has died at 88-years-old.

His family confirmed news of his passing in a statement, saying Kristofferson died Sept. 29 at his home in Maui, Hawaii, surrounded by loved ones and requested privacy during this time.