NORMAN, Okla. ( KFOR ) – Country Superstar and Oklahoma Native Toby Keith died on Monday. He was 62.
The announcement came with a post on his web site and social media accounts:
“Toby Keith passed peacefully last night on February 5th, surrounded by his family. He fought his fight with grace and courage. Please respect the privacy of his family at this time.”
The Oklahoma Legend was diagnosed with cancer in 2021 and received treatment, but was recently in remission.
“Toby Keith was big, brash, and never bowed down or slowed down for anyone. His story is a distinctly American one—a former roughneck oil worker who carved out his own space in country music with a sinewy voice and an unbending will to succeed. He wrote his breakthrough songs and later formed his own record label when he felt underserved by Nashville. He relished being an outsider and doing things his way. Proudly patriotic, he didn’t mind if his clear-cut convictions ruffled your feathers. For three decades, he reflected the defiant strength of the country music audience. His memory will continue to stand tall.”
Kyle Young, CEO Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum