It is not immediately clear if he was at home or in hospital at the time of his death.
Multi-platinum-selling country singer Toby Keith has died at the age of 62, roughly 18 months after revealing his battle with stomach cancer.
The singer was surrounded by his family when he passed away “peacefully” from cancer, representatives confirmed on Feb. 5.
It is not immediately clear if he was at home or in hospital at the time of his death.
“Toby Keith passed peacefully last night on February 5th, surrounded by his family. He fought his fight with grace and courage. Please respect the privacy of his family at this time,” a statement posted to Mr. Keith’s website said.
News of his death was also shared on his social media channels.
Mr. Keith is survived by his wife, Tricia Lucas, and their three children and four grandchildren.
The country superstar had a career that spanned over three decades, having initially shot to fame with the release of his self-titled debut album in 1993 which featured the chart-topping hit “Should’ve Been a Cowboy.”
Later albums included “Blue Moon”, “Pull My Chain,” and “Unleashed,” and spawned hits including “Red Solo Cup,” “I Wanna Talk About Me,” and “Who’s That Man.”
However, Mr. Keith’s 2002 song “Courtesy of the Red, White, and Blue (The Angry American),” which aired in the wake of the 9/11 terror attacks made him a household name.
In 2017, he performed at the Make America Great Again! Welcome Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial prior to President Donald Trump’s inauguration.
Country Star Reveals Stomach Cancer Diagnosis
In January 2021, the singer was awarded the National Medal of Arts by President Trump at the White House alongside fellow country star Ricky Skaggs.
More recently, Mr. Keith performed at the 2023 People’s Choice Country Awards late last year where he received the Country Icon Award.
News of the Oklahoma-born singer-songwriter’s death comes after he first revealed his stomach cancer diagnosis in 2022.
In a statement posted to X, formerly known as Twitter, Mr. Keith said he had first been diagnosed in the fall of 2021.
“I’ve spent the last 6 months receiving chemo, radiation, and surgery,” he said in the June 12 post. “So far, so good. I need time to breathe, recover, and relax.”
The singer added that he is “looking forward to spending time with [his] family,” adding that he “will see the fans sooner than later.”
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