What Did Country Music Legend Toby Keith Die From?
What took country music legend Toby Keith’s life at the age of 62? The musician sadly passed away on Monday. February 5th, 2024 surrounded by loved ones. Yet, what exactly did he die from, and had he been suffering long? Read on for more details.
What Did Country Music Legend Toby Keith Die From?
Toby Keith has been rocking the airwaves for thirty years now with fans flocking to his music. His music and voice are both iconic. However, he shocked everyone in the summer of 2022 when he announced his battle with stomach cancer. According to The Sun, this was something he had been privately battling since the fall prior but he finally chose to let his fans in on this diagnosis. Keith had been undergoing both radiation and chemotherapy in an attempt to save his life and cure the cancer.
More than that, he was fighting by continuing to perform and do exactly what he loved. It started to look like maybe he would have a chance at kicking this in the tail. So, it was quite a shock when his family shared the news that cancer had taken Toby’s life.
— Toby Keith (@tobykeith) February 6, 2024
In their statement, the family shared he passed peacefully which is all one can ask. Sadly, he leaves behind his wife, Tricia Lucus. More so, they would have celebrated forty years of marriage this year. Together, Tricia and Toby Keith had two children, a daughter, Krystal, and a son, Stelen. Plus, Toby adopted Tricia’s daughter, Shelley, from a previous relationship. Their girls have given them four grandchildren. Fans immediately flocked to Twitter/X to send love and memories:
It’s a very sad day for country music. @tobykeith was a trailblazer, a truly prolific songwriter & artist and dedicated to his family, his band and fans. What a mark you left Toby R.I.P pal🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/12CwtAVaY4
— Steve Azar (@steveazar) February 6, 2024
Going to listen to Toby Keith and cry all day 😭😭😭😭😭
— Casey ❤️ (@caseylynnf10) February 6, 2024
Your music was a huge part of my life man. Thanks so much for never losing the common touch. See you on the other side.
— Nick (@KootenaiDad) February 6, 2024
RIP to Toby Keith. I’ll always remember everything he did for the military. He’d visit a FOB and break out his acoustic to play for a small crowd. There were so many things he did that no one will ever know. He was a genuinely good man. Prayers for his family and friends.
— Trey says Let it Burn, Baby, Burn (@PowerOwn45) February 6, 2024
Awards & More
Clearly, Toby Keith has left a mark on his fans’ hearts and the music industry as a whole. However, he also took home a plethora of awards, as well. He took home three CMA Awards and 12 Academy of Country Music Awards in his career. Of course, he seemed happiest when he was performing and that is what fans will always remember.
Sending love and healing thoughts to his family, friends, and all who knew Toby Keith. What is your favorite Toby song or memory? Let us know in the comments below.
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