Lionel Richie has shared an emotional tribute to Kenny Rogers, after the Gambler superstar passed away at the age of 81. All rights reserved. ‘But I love Kenny with all my heart. DOLLY PARTON LEADS COUNTRY MUSIC'S REACTION TO KENNY ROGERS' DEATH: 'A WONDERFUL MAN AND A TRUE FRIEND', "Today I lost one of my closest friends," said Richie. Dolly and Kenny most famously collaborated on their song Islands In The Stream, with the country legend also topping the charts with the likes of The Gambler, Lucille, and Coward Of The Country. Lionel Richie shared a heartbreaking message following the news of Kenny Rogers’ death at 81. God bless you, Kenny, fly high. Text us for exclusive photos and videos, royal news, and way more. Lionel Richie's heart is "broken" over the loss of fellow music legend Kenny Rogers. Similarly, Rogers and Richie both worked on the song "We Are The World" in the 1980s. ‘And I think that I can speak for all his family, his friends and fans when I say that I will always love you. If you would like to opt out of browser push notifications, please refer to the following instructions specific to your device and browser: Lionel Richie Mourns Death of Kenny Rogers: 'I Lost One of My Closest Friends'. “Today I lost one of my closest friends So much laughter so many adventures to remember, my heart is broken. Kenny Rogers died on March 20 at the age of 81. this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. In a video message, Dolly shared: ‘I couldn’t believe it when I got up this morning and turned on the TV, checking to see what the coronavirus was doing, and it told me that my friend and singing partner Kenny Rogers had passed away. ‘And I know that we all know Kenny’s in a better place than we are today, but I’m pretty sure he’s gonna be talking to God sometime today if he ain’t already, he’s gonna be asking him to spread some light on bunch of this darkness going here. Lionel Richie wrote Kenny Rogers' 1980 hit single "Lady". You'll get the latest updates on this topic in your browser notifications. Fox News Flash top entertainment and celebrity headlines are here. KENNY ROGERS, COUNTRY MUSIC ICON, DIES AT 81. He passed in his Georgia home at the age of 81. Lionel Richie's heart is "broken" over the loss of fellow music legend Kenny Rogers. Get push notifications with news, features and more. The singer passed away on Friday of natural causes. Coyote Ugly Turns 20: Where Is the Cast Now? All rights reserved. All market data delayed 20 minutes. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. “The Rogers family is sad to announce that Kenny Rogers passed away last night at 10:25 p.m. at the age of 81. In October 2017, Richie performed at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena to honor Rogers’ life and music legacy, along with Little Big Town, the Judds and Dolly Parton. How Kenny Rogers and Lionel Richie Became Best Friends — and Made History Together with 'Lady' this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. "So much laughter so many adventures to remember, my heart is broken. ©2020 FOX News Network, LLC. Richie and Rogers have been friends for decades and have performed together on numerous occasions. 2012-04-16T19:47:03.000Z. He also won three Grammy Awards during his career. My heart’s broken and a big old chunk of it has gone with him today. In the video, Rogers told the story about Richie writing “Lady.” "The country music legend died late Friday night at age 81.Richie and Rogers worked together several times during Rogers' career, most famously on his 1980 hit, "Lady." Lionel Richie shared a heartbreaking message following the news of Kenny Rogers’ death at 81. 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Kenny had also previously admitted that Lionel had a huge impact on his career by working on that song with him. Lionel wrote Kenny’s hit single Lady in 1980, and the high-profile duo remained close friends thereafter. “He’s not just a friend of mine, but the song he wrote was truly a changing point in my career,” he said of the song “Lady,” adding, “It’s one of the most identifiable songs I’ve ever done.”. All market data delayed 20 minutes. My prayers go out to Kenny’s Family.’. Famously, Richie wrote Rogers’ 1980 hit single “Lady.”, RELATED: Dolly Parton, Blake Shelton and More Mourn Kenny Rogers’ Death: ‘Rest in Peace Gambler’. My prayers go out to Kenny’s Family,” Richie, 70, wrote on Instagram and Twitter Saturday. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, a private service will be held in his memory, with a public memorial being planned for a later date. Introducing ... 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The singer passed away on Friday of natural causes. Also in the tribute, the American Idol judge posted some of his favorite throwback photos of the pair, including the times they shared the stage together. It’s one of the most identifiable songs I’ve ever done.’. The 9 To 5 hitmaker admitted she was devastated to find out her good friend had passed away, after the pair formed a close bond having worked on hit Islands In The Stream. Taking to his Instagram, 70-year-old Lionel wrote, alongside a heartbroken emoji: ‘I lost one of my closest friends.’, He continued: ‘So much laughter so many adventures to remember, my heart is broken. Kenny’s death was announced on his official social media, with a statement saying: ‘The Rogers family is sad to announce that Kenny Rogers passed away last night at 10:25PM at the age of 81. Kenny Rogers and Lionel Richie were best friends up until Rogers’ until death on March 20th this year. Lionel Richie has shared an emotional tribute to Kenny Rogers, after the Gambler superstar passed away at the age of 81. On Saturday, Richie, 70, shared his grief on Instagram, posting several pictures with the "Islands in the Stream" singer. Straight to the arms of God and to the rest of you, keep the faith.’, Dolly Parton's singing moves Stephen Colbert to tears, Dolly Parton admits she would pose for Playboy again. Rogers passed away late Friday night of natural causes, according to a statement from his family. ©2020 FOX News Network, LLC. Among Rogers’ 39 studio albums, some well-known ones include The Gambler, Kenny, Eyes That See in the Dark, She Rides Wild Horses and Share Your Love. In addition to his solo music, Rogers amassed a large following well beyond the country-music world thanks to collaborations with artists such as Richie, Lynda Carter and Barry Gibb, as well as 1985’s charity song “We Are the World” with 45 other musicians. The two met in 1980, shortly after he found success with his hits “Lucille” and “The Gambler.” In Rogers’ entire career, he only had two songs that had his songwriting credit on them. “The family is planning a small private service at this time out of concern for the national COVID-19 emergency. Richie wrote Rogers' song "Lady," which became one of his biggest hits. On Saturday, Rogers’ family confirmed the country icon’s death on social media.

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