Kris Kristofferson, the legendary country music singer-songwriter who later found equal success as an actor, has passed away at the age of 88. The late talent reportedly died "peacefully" at his home in Maui, Hawaii, with his family confirming the sad news and sharing a personal statement.

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Legendary country singer-songwriter Kris Kristofferson, who penned classic songs like "Me and Bobby McGee" and "Sunday Morning Comin' Down," has died.

Kris Kristofferson, who became one of the most influential American singer-songwriters of his time with works such as "Me and Bobby McGee," as well as a successful actor, died Saturday at the age of 88,

The multi-Grammy Award-winning country music star was known as a master of country songwriting.

Kris Kristofferson, the award-winning country singer and actor who worked with Johnny Cash and Martin Scorsese, has died aged 88. A representative said he passed away "peacefully" at his home in Hawaii on Saturday,

Kristofferson wrote such classics as "Sunday Mornin' Comin' Down," "Help Me Make It Through the Night," "For the Good Times" and "Me and Bobby McGee."