Classic country music has lost the brightest star.
Kenny Rogers, best known for his songs like 'The Gambler,' 'Lady,' 'Islands in the Stream,' and 'Lucille,' died on 20 March 2020 at the age of 81, GlamourBiz has learned. Kenny passed away peacefully at his home naturally under the care of hospice with his family beside him, so there are no causes of death.
As per the statement released on 20 March 2020, Kenny Rogers met a tragic demise in Sandy Springs, George (home). 'He left an indelible mark on the history of American music, and his songs have endeared music lovers,' said in the statement.
The family of late classic country singer is planning a private service for his funeral as the concern with the world pandemic Coronavirus (COVID-19), as of now.
Rest In Peace, Legend!!
Kenny Rogers Is Survived By His Wife Wanda Miller And Their Twins
American singer Kenny Rogers is survived by his wife of nearly twenty-three years, Wanda Miller. He and Wanda had their wedding on 1 June 1997. After seven years, Kenny and Wanda welcomed their twin kids in 2004.
Kenny Rogers and Wanda Miller at their wedding (©: Instagram/Wanda Miller)
They were together until the death of Kenny Rogers on 20 March 2020. He died beside his wife and family naturally.
Kenny Was Married For Five Times
Kenny Rogers was a man full of love and soul and was married five times in his lifetime.
He married his first wife, Janice Gordon, on 15 May 1958, which lasted for only a couple of years until 23 January 1960. They had a kid together.
After a divorce with Janice, Kenny shared his wedding vows with Jean Laverne Massey on 8 October 1960. But they remained together as husband and wife for only three years before calling their marital status off in 1963.
Later, on 22 October 1963, Kenny married his third wife named Margo Gladys Anderson. They navigated a long journey together for twelve years and also welcomed a son named Kenneth. They got divorced in 1975.
Kenny then tied his nuptial knots with an American actress, Marianne Gordon, on 2 October 1977. Marianne is known for her works on Mr. Terrific (1967), Tarzan (1968), Hee Haw (1972-74), Kenny Rogers as The Gambler: The Adventure Continues (1983), The Gambler Returns: The Luck of the Draw (1991), and many more. He and Marianne had one daughter named Carole.
After Marianne, Kenny married Wanda Millers.
Kenny Roger's Career Accolades And Net Worth
Kenny Rogers, who recently passed away, had credited his career in music for more than six decades, topping the charts in the 1970s and 80s. Along with that, he had bagged three Grammys throughout his career. A singer with a husky voice and silver beards sold over tens of millions of his records.
Throughout the career, Kenny had brought 39 studio albums, 42 compilation albums, 27 music videos, and 80 Singles. Among them, some of his hit albums are Love Lifted Me (1976), Kenny Rogers (1977), The Gambler (1978), What About Me? (1984), She Rides Wild Horses (1999), and more.
Kenny Rogers' The Gambler (1978)'s poster (©: IMDB)
His songs The Gambler peaked no. 16, Lady at no.1, Buy Me A Rose at no. 40, Don't Fall in Love With a Dreamer at no. 4, Coward of County at no. 3, and many others. With his mesmerizing music endeavors, Kenny Rogers had a net worth of $250 million.