On Friday, Krystal Keith wrote a heartbreaking tribute to her late father Toby Keith on Instagram. The 39-year-old said she was “shattered” by his tragic death after a battle with stomach cancer. The legendary country music singer was just 62 years old and also shared kids Shelley and Stelen with wife Tricia Lucus.
In her moving post, Krystal acknowledged the “outpouring of love” and all the commemorative segments that had aired since he passed last Monday. The grieving daughter said she hopes to be able to watch and enjoy them “once she’s able.” And though she may not have watched any yet, there was one special honor that she couldn’t ignore.
The University of Oklahoma has been honoring Toby since his death, posting a photo of a lone guitar in the basketball stands with the caption, “Forever a Sooner.” They then celebrated his life during the men’s basketball game against Oklahoma State on Saturday. The president of the University of Oklahoma even penned a touching statement mourning the “proud son of Oklahoma” and acknowledging all he did for the school and the community.