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.
9. Kris Kristofferson on… passing down wisdom
“I’ve been trying to think of things to tell my kids, something that I could pass down, and it’s like, gee whiz, I maybe never learned anything that didn’t contradict itself.” | Conde Nast via Getty Images
10. Kris Kristofferson on… happiness
“What really makes me happy now is my home. I know that I have that to lose. But I don’t see losing it. And I don’t care if I never do another movie. And I don’t care if I never get back on the road. I like to think that I’m gonna do that. But if I don’t, I can live with that.” | Getty Images
11. Kris Kristofferson on… writing
“Everything that I write is sort of autobiographical, and I don’t know that I’m getting better, but I’m certainly running out of time.” | Getty Images
12. Kris Kristofferson on… his legacy
“I used to think that my songs were the best things that I would leave behind me. And I definitely think my kids are now. For starters, they're writing better songs than I was at their age.” | Getty Images