A Star is Reborn star Kris Kristofferson dies at 88

Kris Kristofferson has passed away at the age of 88. According to an official statement from his representative, he died peacefully at his home in Maui, Hawaii, surrounded by friends and family. The statement expressed gratitude for the time they shared with him and mentioned, "When you see a rainbow, know he’s smiling down at us all."

Kristofferson is survived by his wife, Lisa, eight children, and seven grandchildren. Born in Brownsville, Texas, he developed a passion for music early on. After serving in the U.S. Army, he moved to Nashville to pursue his music career. His first hit, "For The Good Times," was released in 1970, followed by "Help Me Make It Through the Night," which earned him his first Grammy. He later won additional Grammys for "From the Bottle to the Bottom" and "Lover Please," a collaboration with his second wife, Rita Coolidge.