‘Coal Miner’s Daughter’ Singer Loretta Lynn Dead At 90

Country music legend Loretta Lynn has sadly passed away. He is 90 years old.

In a statement made to the Associated Press, Lynn’s family said that he died on Tuesday, October 4, at his home in Hurricane Mills, Tennessee.

The “Coal Miner’s Princess” singer toured until May 2017, when she suffered a stroke that ended her touring career (via The Hollywood Reporter).

Country Music Hall of Fame Legend Loretta Lynn Has Passed Away

MEGALynn leaves behind a long legacy of achievement. Her 1976 memoir was turned into a 1980 film called “Coal Miner’s Daughter,” directed by Michael Apted. Actress Sissy Spacek, who portrayed the country music legend in the film, won an Academy Award for Best Actress and a Golden Globe for her role.

Lynn was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1988 and spent six decades creating music for the country music community. He released several gold albums and released hits such as “You Ain’t Woman Enough,” “Don’t Come Home A-Drinkin’,” “One’s on the Way” and “Fist City.”

Lynn grew up with seven siblings in Butcher Hollow, Kentucky, on April 14, 1932. She married Oliver Lynn at the age of 15. The two were married from 1948 to 1996. He had six children: Patsy Lynn, Jack Benny Lynn, Betty Sue Lynn, Ernest Ray Lynn, Cissy Lynn and Peggy Lynn.

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As reported by THR, it was her husband who encouraged her to pursue her love on stage and began singing in Washington clubs. In 1950, Don Grashey of tiny Zero Records arranged for her to sing in Los Angeles. He composed the song “I’m A Honky Tonk Girl,” inspired by Kitty Wells’s 1952 hit “It Wasn’t God Who Made Honky Tonky Angels.”

The song became a hit, and Lynn began touring with the Wilburn Brothers, who provided backing guitar for the track and also performed at the Grand Ole Opry. In 1961, he was signed to Decca Records and created the first in a long line of top 10 hits.

Loretta’s Family Requests Privacy At This Time

The family has asked for privacy at this time, as they grieve. Announcements regarding the reminder will be issued in a public announcement.https://t.co/KxcoIyiNW2

— Loretta Lynn (@LorettaLynn) October 4, 2022

The late country singer’s family also took to social media to ask for privacy as they mourned his loss. “Our precious mother, Loretta Lynn, passed away peacefully this morning, October 4th, in her sleep at home on her beloved farm in Hurricane Mills,” the statement began.

“The family has requested privacy at this time, as they grieve,” the statement continued. “Announcements regarding the memorial will be issued in a public announcement.”

Shortly after his death, many took to social media to pay tribute to the legacy he left behind.

Famous Fans and Friends Mourn the Loss of a Country Music Legend

Loretta Lynn had the kind of life and tenacity that she seemed to always have. Married at 15, a grandmother in her 30s and a career that spanned decades and changed country music.

RIP to one of the most legendary Kentuckians — Coal Miner’s Daughter. pic.twitter.com/n7Sceycp45

— Anna Maria Tarullo (@tarullotweets) October 4, 2022

BBN Tonight co-host Anna Maria Tarullo was one of the first to pay her respects, tweeting, “Loretta Lynn has the kind of life and tenacity it seems like she’ll always have. Married at 15, a grandmother in her 30s, and a career that spanning decades and changing country music. RIP to one of the most legendary Kentuckians — Coal Miner’s Daughter.”

Haven’t heard anything but Loretta Lynn all week. RIP to an absolute icon in country music. unlucky.

— Parker McCollum (@ParkerMcCollum) October 4, 2022

“Pretty Heart” singer Parker McCollum tweeted, “Hearing nothing but Loretta Lynn all week. RIP to an absolute icon in country music.”

RIP Loretta Lynn. A great songwriter, a great singer and one of the bravest and greatest country icons of all time. Doing as much as possible to drag the genre into a more contemporary era. Also: He wrote “Fist City” and got the song title “Fist City”https://t.co/1gWGQpGqjp

— Steven Hyden (@Steven_Hyden) October 4, 2022

Author Steven Hyden tweeted, “RIP Loretta Lynn. A great songwriter, a great singer and one of the bravest and greatest country icons of all time. Doing as much as possible to drag the genre into a more contemporary age.”

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