Country singer Toby Keith has died at just 62-years-old, his family confirmed.
In a statement shared to his social media, the family wrote: “Toby Keith passed peacefully last night on February 5th, surrounded by his family. He fought his fight with grace and courage. Please respect the privacy of his family at this time.”
Tributes quickly flooded in for the star following the post, with one user writing: “This one hurts. His music helped me through so many points in my life and brought so much joy to so many people. And he was one of the last true cowboys left. Go rest high on that mountain and know you will forever live on in our hearts with your amazing music.”
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Another said: “One of my favourites. Toby was the soundtrack to many a night of friendship and cheer. A life well lived and a great contributor.”
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A third person wrote: “Toby will be missed. He brought so much joy to his fans.”
Toby was battling cancer for three years after first being diagnosed in 2021. He spoke about his health battle in a recent interview with 9News and admitted he got to the point where he was “comfortable with whatever happened”.
He added: “I had my brain wrapped around it, and I was in a good spot either way.” At the time he gave the interview fans praised him for his attitude and branded him an inspiration.
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Keith first spoke of his cancer battle in 2022 and explained how he had been undergoing surgery and gave an update on receiving chemotherapy and radiation over a six month period.
He continued to focus on his music and thank his fans, but upon recovery he stated he was looking forward to spending time with his family. Support has since been shared towards his nearest and dearest following the news of his passing.
Keith is survived by his wife, Tricia Lucas, and their three children, Shelley Covel Rowland, Krystal Keith and Stelen. He also had four grandchildren.
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