After Toby Keith’s Death At 62, Fan Tributes Pour In

On Monday, country singer Toby Keith died at the age of 62 following a battle with stomach cancer.

“Toby Keith passed peacefully last night on Feb. 5, 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 the singer’s website and social media said.

Keith announced his cancer diagnosis in 2022.

“I’ve spent the last six months receiving chemo, radiation and surgery,” he said in a statement. “So far, so good. I need time to breathe, recover and relax. I am looking forward to spending time with my family. But I will see the fans sooner than later.”

Keith continued performing following his diagnosis. He performed at the 2023 People’s Choice Country Awards in September, where he received the Country Icon Award. He recently played shows in Las Vegas.

The singer released his debut album in 1993. He is known for hits like “Red Solo Cup” and “I Wanna Talk About Me.” In the aftermath of 9/11, he released “Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue (The Angry American),” which launched him to fame.

Keith was known for performing for U.S. service members abroad, including shows in Afghanistan and Iraq. He also performed at events for former Presidents Donald Trump, Barack Obama and George W. Bush.

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In 2021, Trump awarded Keith the National Medal of Arts, known as “the highest award given to artists and art patrons by the United States government.”

Keith is survived by his wife, three kids, three grandchildren, mother and two siblings.