People Are Tweeting #RIPLegend To Honor Kenny Rogers

Twitter users paid tribute to the country music legend, who died on Friday.
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People have taken to Twitter to honor country music legend Kenny Rogers with hashtag #RIPLegend on Saturday.

β€œIn the midst of this craziness, we lose an ICON of country music,” one Twitter user wrote. β€œThanks for the memories.”

Rogers β€œpassed away peacefully at home” on Friday night at the age of 81, β€œfrom natural causes under the care of hospice and surrounded by his family,” according to a statement released by his family early Saturday morning.

His family celebrated Rogers’ career, which spanned more than six decades and included hits like β€œLady,” β€œThe Gambler,” β€œIslands in the Stream,” β€œShe Believes in Me” and β€œThrough the Years.”

β€œHis songs have endeared music lovers and touched the lives of millions around the world,” his family’s statement said.

Dolly Parton paid tribute to her longtime friend and collaborator on Twitter Saturday, writing, β€œYou never know how much you love somebody until they’re gone.”

R&B singer Tevin Campbell paid homage to Rogers by tweeting out lyrics to β€œShe Believes in Me,” adding the #RIPLegend hashtag.

Other Twitter users honored Rogers as well:

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