Toby Keith Funeral, Date, Time, and Venue —
Country music star Toby Keith, celebrated in Middle America for his patriotic fervor and songs extolling the pleasures of drinking, has passed away aged 62.
“Toby Keith passed peacefully last night on February 5th surrounded by his family. He fought his fight with grace and courage,” a statement posted to Keith’s account on X, formerly Twitter, stated.
Who was Toby Keith?
Born on July 8, 1961, Toby Keith was an American country singer from Clinton, Oklahoma.
In April 1993, Toby released his self-titled debut album which was certified platinum.
Some of his most famous songs include, Should’ve Been A Cowboy and Beer For My Horses.
In 2005, Toby founded the label Show Dog-Universal Music which his daughter Krystal is signed to.
Over the span of his successful career, Toby released 19 studio albums and has been nominated for seven Grammy Awards from 1998 to 2011.
Additionally, he had taken home three CMA Awards and 12 Academy of Country Music Awards.
What was Toby Keith’s cause of death?
On February 6, 2024, Toby’s family shared the passing of the country singer via social media.
Toby passed away on February 5 after a battle with stomach cancer.
A statement shared on X, formerly Twitter, said: “He fought his fight with grace and courage.
“Please respect the privacy of his family at the time.”
Toby was said to have been around family at his time of death.
Toby revealed his diagnosis in June 2022 saying he was diagnosed in the fall of 2021.
In a statement, Toby announced that he had been receiving chemo, radiation, and surgery six months prior to his post.
The award-winning singer continued to perform until the very last moments leading to his death.
When is Toby Keith funeral service?
As of now, the funeral date of the late Toby Keith has not been disclosed by his family.
Having said that, we are still following up on his death, we will update you as soon as we get important information about Toby Keith funeral service.
Toby Keith is survived by his wife, Tricia Lucas, and their three children, daughters Shelley Covel Rowland, fellow singer Krystal Keith and son, Stelen. The singer also had four grandchildren.
Now, in wake of his passing, country music fans are honoring his powerful booming voice, tongue-in-cheek sense of humor and range that carried love songs as well as drinking songs.
‘This one hurts. His music helped me through so many points in my life and brought so much joy to so many people,’ wrote X user @flyingnapkins.
‘He was one of the last true cowboys left. Go rest high on that mountain and know you will forever live on in our hearts with your amazing music.’
The Patriot Voice, a X account, echoed: ‘RIP to a TRUE Legend, one of the BEST to ever do it, and a die-hard BAD*** Patriot who loved his country FIERCELY. You are now with Jesus, in a much, MUCH better place.’
WWE star Brooklyn Brawler, real name Steve Lombardi, posted a photo of himself with the singer, saying Keith was a ‘great talent,’ ‘great person’ and ‘will never be forgotten’.
Podcast host Joey Mannarino, who reportedly met Keith at an inauguration event for former President Donald Trump, said he was a ‘nice man’ and ‘gone way too soon’.
Absolute Radio Country, describing him as ‘legendary’, added that ‘our thoughts are with his loved ones at this time’.
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