“Toby Keith passed peacefully last night on February 5th, surrounded by his family," a statement posted to his website said. "He fought his fight with grace and courage. Please respect the privacy of his family at this time."
Country singer Dolly Parton offered a tearful tribute to her friend and singing partner Kenny Rogers on Saturday, who died on Friday night at the age of 81.
NBA Hall of Famer Tracy McGrady, who is a dear friend of the late basketball icon Kobe Bryant, recently revealed what seemed a haunting prophecy the Los Angeles Lakers great said to him years ago.
Another insider close to the family said that one of the biggest things he was looking forward to after retiring from the NBA was getting to spend more time with his family.
NBA Commissioner Emeritus David Stern has passed away at the age of 77 after suffering a brain hemorrhage in December and undergoing emergency surgery.