NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) – Country singer Toby Keith, best known for his hits “Red Solo Cup” and “Should’ve Been a Cowboy,” passed away Monday at the age of 62.
His death was announced on his official X account — formerly known as Twitter — on Monday, Feb. 5.
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According to the statement, Keith “passed away peacefully last night on February 5th. He was surrounded by family. He fought his fight with grace and courage.”
In 2022, the country star revealed that he had privately been battling stomach cancer and was receiving treatment.
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The country singer began the Toby Keith Foundation in 2006, which is an organization that streamlines its efforts around no-cost housing for children with cancer.
Keith was a member of the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame and accepted the inaugural Country Music Icon award at the People’s Choice Country Awards in Nashville in September 2023.