Country singer Toby Keith dies at age 62

[Matt Dillon]

Country music icon Toby Keith has died, his official website and social media accounts said early Tuesday, 18 months after revealing he had stomach cancer. He was 62.

The "Should've Been a Cowboy" singer died on Monday night surrounded by his family, a short statement said.

Keith announced that he was living with cancer in June 2022 and in September last year he spoke of the "roller coaster" experience of going through treatment, while receiving the Country Icon Award at Thursday’s People’s Choice Country Awards.

Country singer Toby Keith dies at age 62 (msn.com)

[CATHYnKY]

So young! RIP

[Spiritof96]

Cancer stinks.

I wasn't really into country back then (or now), but I thought he was funny and liked quite a few songs.

[DA#23]

It always sounded like he was one of the good guys in the music business. I thought he had a good voice, definitely thought he leaned toward songs that would sell well for the day, but I do like a few of them.

I saw a few of his recent interviews on youtube and the poor guy looked awful...but it seemed like he approached the path with character and grace. I admire that.

[TrueblueCATfan]

Just so sad...Loved Toby and his music...This Man loved his country

Cancer sucks

[capcat]

So sad about this.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=yc5AWImplfE

[Matt Dillon]

Here's a link to an interesting article relating how Toby came to write the song "Don't Let The Old Man In".

Toby Keith Explains How Clint Eastwood Inspired 'Don't Let the Old Man In' for 'The Mule' | Billboard

[capcat]

Two people in my life that I admire the most are fortunate and positive enough to not let the elderly version of themselves take over. I thought of them.

Thanks for the article.

[TrueblueCATfan]

Prime country on satellite radio is playing Toby Keith all day