Country Music legend Glen Campbell passed away at 81; He lost battle to Alzheimer; See all the details here
Country Music legend Glen Campbell passed away at 81; He lost battle to Alzheimer; See all the details here
The legendary country musician, Glen Campbell took his last breath yesterday. Surrounded by his family and friends, the singer lost the battle to Alzheimer.
His family released the official statement and stars all around the world were in a state of a shock upon hearing the tragic. Celebs reacted to his death on Twitter.
Country Music legend Glen Campbell passed away at 81; He lost battle to Alzheimer
We all knew him as the man with the sheer will to live on and while his battle with the disease was going on, we were all certain he'll live through it.
But unfortunately for us, we lost yet another country music legend, just like we lost Johnny Cash back in 2004.
Upon his death, his family consisting of his wife, daughters, sons, grandkids, and great grand kids, released an official statement and said,
“It is with the heaviest of hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and legendary singer and guitarist, Glen Travis Campbell, at the age of 81, following his long and courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease."
They also added,
"In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Glen Campbell Memorial Fund at BrightFocus Foundation through the CareLiving.org donation page.”
His wife will also release her own statement after the funeral as she needs time to recuperate the loss of her husband.
The late singer is survived by his fourth wife Kim Campbell of Nashville, their three children, Cal, Shannon, and Ashley.
He was previously married three times, first to Diane Kirk (1955-1959), second to Billie Jean Nunley, divorced in 1976, and third to Sarah Barg, (1976-1980).
Celebs Reacted to Glenn Cambell Death
As soon as the news got out, stars were quick to react on Twitter. Celebs like Dolly Parton, Brad Paisley, Carole King, Brian Wilson, and Miley Cyrus.
All of them shared a heart-wrenching messages to give their tribute to the late singer.
Glen Campbell was one of the greatest voices of all time. I will always love you, Glen! pic.twitter.com/LQFEWA42lF
— Dolly Parton (@DollyParton) August 8, 2017
Thank you @GlenCampbell for the artistry, grace & class you brought to country music. You were a shining light in so many ways.
— Brad Paisley (@BradPaisley) August 8, 2017
Miss you already #GlenCampbell pic.twitter.com/CvS8dWW1Wk
— Miley Ray Cyrus (@MileyCyrus) August 8, 2017
Extremely sad to hear that Glen Campbell has passed away. My prayers and thoughts go out to him and his family.
— Blake Shelton (@blakeshelton) August 8, 2017
Facts about late singer Glen Campbell
- Glen was born and raised in Billstown, Arkanasa, U.S. back on April 22, 1936.
- He had eleven other siblings and they used to live on a big farm.
- Started playing guitar at the age of four.
- When he was 17, he moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico and joined a band known as Dick Bills and Sandia Mountain.
- Got a major break on his career after moving to LA to be a session musician.
- Worked with all the lead music producers including, Bobby Darin, Ricky Nelson, Dean Martin, Nat King Cole, the Monkees, Nancy Sinatra, Merle Haggard, Jan and Dean, Frank Sinatra, Ronnie Dove, Phil Spector and Elvis Presley.
- He was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2005.
- His most recent album is Meet Glen Campbell that was released in 2008.
- He had a net worth of $50 million.
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Deepest condolence to the family from our side and we do hope they move on from this non-recoverable damage. There shall be no other singer that we will ever come across.
