Country music legend and actor Kris Kristofferson has died at the age of 88.
The singer-songwriter died peacefully at his home on Maui, Hawaii on Saturday, September 28, according to a family representative. In a statement, his family described Kristofferson as “a peacenik, a revolutionary, an actor, a superstar, a sex symbol, and a family man”.
They added: “We're all so blessed for our time with him.”
After spending time in the military, Kristofferson decided to pursue a career in country music going on to win a number of awards - including the Country Music Association’s Lifetime Achievement award - and starring in films such as Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid (1973) and A Star Is Born (1976).
In memory of Kristofferson, here are some of his best quotes from across the years.
5. Kris Kristofferson on… his own talent
“I don’t think I’m that good a singer. I can’t think of a song that I’ve written that I don’t like the way somebody else sings it better.” | Getty Images
6. Kris Kristofferson on… what really matters
“Tell the truth. Sing with passion. Work with laughter. Love with heart. ‘Cause, that’s all that matters in the end.” | Getty Images
7. Kris Kristofferson on… being at home
“When I was thirty, and a long time after that, I felt like I had to leave home to do what I had to do. Now, it's just the opposite.” | Getty Images
8. Kris Kristofferson on… life experiences
“I’ve had a life of all kinds of experiences—most of them good. And I’ve got eight kids and a wife that puts up with everything I do and keeps me out of trouble.” | Getty Images