The website and social media of US country singer Toby Keith announced his death late Monday (Feb. 5) at the age of 62 after a battle with stomach cancer.
— Toby Keith (@tobykeith) February 6, 2024
"Toby Keith passed peacefully last night on February 5th, surrounded by his family," the statement said. "He fought his fight with grace and courage. Please respect the privacy of his family at this time."
Keith was diagnosed with stomach cancer in 2022.
His final performance was during the 2023 People's Choice Country Awards in September, where he received the Country Icon Award, CNN reported.
Keith began his music career in 1993 when he released his debut album. He was known for his songs "Red Solo Cup," "I Wanna Talk About Me," "Beer For My Horses," and the 9/11 reaction song "Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue (The Angry American)."
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Toby Keith's Rowdy Legacy
According to the Associated Press, Keith has been a polarizing figure in country music during his lifetime due to his macho, pro-American swagger and his clashes with other celebrities and journalists. He was also known for pushing back against record executives who wanted to sanitize his branding.
This rowdy personality was credited to his roughneck upbringing as an oil field worker and his stint in semi-pro football in his youth before venturing into country music.
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