![]() Kenneth Donald Rogers (called "Kenneth Ray" by his family members) was born in Houston on Aug. He also published several photography books, donated time and money to philanthropic causes, appeared in a number of made-for-television movies and launched an eponymous restaurant chain. He was under hospice care and died of natural causes, Hagan said.ĭuring his six-decade career, the charismatic, husky-voiced singer sold more than 100 million albums worldwide, won three Grammy Awards and was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. He died at home in Sandy Springs, Georgia, representative Keith Hagan told The Associated Press. Watch Video: Kenny Rogers: The life and career of 'The Gambler'Ĭountry crossover star Kenny Rogers, known for recording enduring classics like "The Gambler," "Lucille" and "Islands in the Stream" and embraced his persona as “The Gambler” on record and on TV, died Friday night.
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