Toby Keith dead at 62 after cancer battle
The country singer died just weeks after performing on stage in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Country singer Toby Keith died Monday at the age of 62, his family wrote in a statement posted to his website and social media accounts early Tuesday.
“Toby Keith passed away peacefully last night on February 5th, surrounded by his family,” the statement read.
“He fought his fight with grace and courage,” it continued. “Please respect the privacy of his family at this time.”
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Country singer Toby Keith died Monday at the age of 62. (Jason Kempin)
Keith revealed in June 2022 that he had been diagnosed with stomach cancer.
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The Oklahoma-based country music star was best known for his 1993 hit song, “Should’ve Been a Cowboy.”
