Kris Kristofferson

"This one hurt. This is a tough one. This is a legend that was lost," she says.

For some, living with chronic illness is simply a fact of life.

Kristofferson was a legendary songwriting and screen talent, and he also just might be one of country music's most interesting people ever.

George Strait is remembering the late legend Kris Kristofferson for his world-classic songwriting talents and his kind spirit.

Shania Twain recalls a touching — but unexpected — encounter with Kris Kristofferson.

Throughout the '60s and '70s, he subscribed to the theory that all serious artists were self-destructive.

Take a look back into Kris Kristofferson's life and career in photos.

After Kristofferson's death, his 'A Star Is Born' co-star Barbra Streisand remembered their decade-spanning friendship.

After Kris Kristofferson died on Sept. 28, stars from the country world and beyond shared their memories of the late, great legend.

He quietly walked away after a very special show.