Legendary actor Kris Kristofferson and country singer-songwriter Kris Kristofferson are best known for their roles in movies. A star is born (1976) and blade (1998), died on Saturday at the age of 88.
A representative for Kristofferson confirmed that he passed away peacefully at his home on Maui over the weekend. Kristofferson's family said in a statement that Kristofferson was “smiling at all of us.”
“It is with great sadness that we share the news that our husband, father, and grandfather, Kris Kristofferson, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, September 28th. Thank you for loving him all these years, and when you see the rainbow, know that he is smiling on all of us.” people Said.
The child of first-generation Swedish immigrants, Kristofferson showed an interest in country music at an early age and formed a band with fellow soldiers after serving in the U.S. Army in the early 1960s. talk to collision In 2010, Kristofferson said of the country music scene in Nashville, Tennessee at the time: How old heroes helped new heroes. It was a very soulful business back then. I don't know if this is still the case. But it was definitely the best move I've ever made. ”
His music career led to five Grammy Awards, including a Lifetime Achievement Award in 2014.
Kristofferson then entered Hollywood to appear in films in the 1970s, despite having no formal training.
“I had never even acted in a school play, but [Cisco Pike] “When I saw this script, I could relate to this cat, this drug dealer,” he said. rolling stone “People said, 'Don't do that, take acting lessons first.'” But acting, it seems to me, is just about understanding the character and being as honest as possible. Ta. ”
His big break as an actor came when he co-starred with Barbara Streisand in the 1976 film. A star is born There he played her self-destructive lover. The role would later be reprized by Bradley Cooper in 2018's Lady Gaga's Star Vehicle.
In the 1990s, Kristofferson became popular with a new generation of moviegoers when he played the mountain leader Whistler in the Wesley Snipes blockbuster. bladehe reprized this role in the next two sequels.
Kristofferson is survived by his wife, Lisa, eight children and seven grandchildren.
