Country music legend Toby Keith passed away on Monday at the age of 62, a statement on his official Instagram account revealed.
“Toby Keith passed away peacefully last night, February 5th, surrounded by his family,” the statement read. “He fought with grace and courage.”
The country music star had been battling stomach cancer since 2022, but the cause of death has not yet been confirmed.
The statement asks fans to “respect the family's privacy at this time.”
Keith continued to record and perform during his illness. He played three nights of shows in Las Vegas in December, during which he performed 32 No. 1 hits and 42 Top 10 hits, according to . NBC News.
MANHATTAN, KS – JUNE 23: Toby Keith performs during the 2012 Country Stampede – Day 3 at Tuttle Creek State Park on June 23, 2012 in Manhattan, Kansas. (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images)
The country music star thrilled fans with hits like “Who's Your Daddy” and “Made in America” throughout his 30-year music career. He left a mark on the industry that will never be forgotten, as well as a catalog of music that his fans will continue to enjoy for years to come.
The talented artist debuted his single “Should've Been a Cowboy” in 1993, which quickly shot to number one on the charts. BBC. He went on to release numerous albums, including “Blue Moon,'' “Pull My Chain,'' and “Unleashed.''
Fans around the world paid tribute to Keith on social media. He is remembered as a talented artist who touched the lives of millions of people with his music. (Related: King Charles diagnosed with cancer)
Keith is survived by his wife, Tricia Lucas, and three children.
This is a developing story and will be updated.
