The "which famous person died today" thread

[B\connellblue]

US country music star Kris Kristofferson dies, aged 88

Friends and co-stars including Barbra Streisand and Dolly Parton remember the country music legend.

www.bbc.co.uk

By his own admission he hadn't the greatest voice ever but boy could he write a song.

 

[TinFoilHat]

Great singer and actor. How he managed to dodge Streisand's conk in Love Story I'll never know.

 

[KS55]

By his own admission he hadn't the greatest voice ever but boy could he write a song.

He was a Rhodes scholar with a masters in writing.

 

[B\connellblue]

Great singer and actor. How he managed to dodge Streisand's conk in Love Story I'll never know.

In fairness she could carry a tune.

 

[jimharri]

In fairness she could carry a tune.

That's a cracking song.

 

[jimharri]

Great singer and actor. How he managed to dodge Streisand's conk in Love Story I'll never know.

You mean "A Star is born"?

 

[bennyboy]

In fairness she could carry a tune.

One of the very best vocal performances to be put down on record.

 

[Kirkstall Blue]

It’s a sad day for-the family of Kris Kristofferson and Sinead already left, two of the very best artists Rest in Peace:(

 

[TinFoilHat]

You mean "A Star is born"?

I do.

Thank you for the correction. Dunno why I had love story in my head whilst listening to it

 

[jimharri]

I do.

Thank you for the correction. Dunno why I had love story in my head whilst listening to it

You were probably thinking of Ali Mcgraw. Which I wouldn't blame you for!