Stars pay tribute to Kris Kristofferson

NEW YORK (AP):

Singer-songwriter and actor Kris Kristofferson died last Saturday at his home in Hawaii surrounded by family at age 88. His friends have paid tribute.

“The first time I saw Kris performing at the Troubadour club in L.A. I knew he was something special.”

– Barbra Streisand, Kristofferson’s co-star in A Star is Born, on X and Instagram

“Right now, I’m on a small boat between Ustica and Palermo, listening to Me and Bobby McGee, remembering Kris Kristofferson. Just like half of the world. I was lucky enough to work with Kris. He was a poet. Truly. Inside and out. And a damn good actor, a remarkable screen presence. Spending time with Kris when we made ‘Alice Doesn’t Live Here Any ore’ was one of the highlights of my life.”

– Martin Scorsese in a statement

“We lost a fellow Highwayman today. Godspeed, Kris.”

– Kristofferson’s fellow band member Jimmy Webb, on X and Facebook

“Loved this man, his talent, his mind and his beautiful heart. Journey well, my friend.”

– Melissa Etheridge on X

“What a great loss. What a great writer. What a great actor. What a great friend. I will always love you, Dolly.”

– Dolly Parton on X

“Kris Kristofferson believed creativity is God-given, and those who ignore such a gift are doomed to unhappiness. He preached that a life of the mind gives voice to the soul, and his work gave voice not only to his soul but to ours. He leaves a resounding legacy.”

– Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum CEO Kyle Young in a statement

“What a gentleman, kind soul, and a lover of words. I am so glad I got to meet him and be around him. One of my favourite people. Rest in peace, Kris.”

– Reba McEntire on X

“Poet, lovely human being, road scholar redneck old schooler.”

– Josh Brolin on Instagram

“This legend was so good to me when we worked together on Dreamer. What an honour to have spent time in his presence.”

– Dakota Fanning on Instagram

“I will never forget his support for me when I received my first CMA Male Vocalist of the Year award. His friendship and encouragement helped validate my career in country music and my place in Nashville.”

– Lee Greenwood in a statement.

“I adored Kris Kristofferson. He was a beacon for everything I value most in this world. He is the only songwriter I know – and I’ve known most of them – who changed the entire landscape of country music through the sheer power of his poetry.

– Marshall Chapman on Facebook

“There are very few times in life you get to share the stage with a real hero. Kris Kristofferson was a hero of mine, and I can remember almost every detail of the night I played piano while Kris sang Help Me Make it Through the Night on the Grand Ole Opry. What a writer, and there was so much emotion in his voice when he sang. It was raw, raspy and true. R.I.P., Kris. There will never be another like you.”

– Tim Atwood in a statement.