Kinky Friedman, the legendary country singer-songwriter known for his unique blend of humor and outspokenness, has died at the age of 79. Friedman, who passed away on Wednesday at his home in Texas, was a beloved figure in the music and literary worlds. His career spanned several decades, during which he became a close friend and collaborator of Willie Nelson. The cause of death was Parkinson\u2019s disease, according to Texas Tribune.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cKinky Friedman stepped on a rainbow at his beloved Echo Hill surrounded by family & friends,\u201d a statement read on X on Thursday. \u201cKinkster endured tremendous pain & unthinkable loss in recent years but he never lost his fighting spirit and quick wit. Kinky will live on as his books are read and his songs are sung.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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