Country music legend Kenny Rogers, whose career spanned six decades, has died at the age of 81, his family said late Friday.

A three-time Grammy winner, Rogers was known for a string of hits including:

"The Gambler"

"Lucille"

"Islands in the Stream."

Born in Texas, Rogers started his career in the late 1950s and quickly became active in rockabilly, jazz and other genres that he brought into his country style.

He went on to have 24 number one hits, was a six-time Country Music Awards winner and a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame.

His easygoing ballads and constant touring won him mainstream pop appeal, as have his popular takes on Christmas standards.

Rogers also came to prominence through his collaboration with Dolly Parton and appearances on films and television programs including "The Muppet Show."

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Central Kenya joins the Roger's Family and people of Texas in mourning his demise.

Had it not been for Corona we would be headed to Texas for the funeral.

Rest Well Kenny Rogers.

Hang on! Are you insinuating Chuck Norris Dead?

Yes I too noticed the 5 marriages.

I think it goes with the career.Too much attention from women thus too many temptations.Then it gets to his head and he treats women in a trashy way.

Anyway if he was happy,who am I........

Wrong again.

That is Clint Eastwood.