In an interview withNews 9in late January, the country singer, whodied at age 62 on Monday night, revealed that he’s relied on his faith to get through his diagnosis.
“You take it for granted on the days that things are good, and you lean on it when days are bad,” Keith told host Robin Marsh. “It has taught me to lean on a little more every day.”
It ultimately helped him find peace with his illness.
“I was going through all the chemo, radiation, surgery, and I got to the point where I was comfortable with whatever happened. I had my brain wrapped around it, and I was in a good spot either way,” Keith said.
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In addition to his faith, he said that he couldn’t have gotten through his battle with cancer without his wife Patricia and his family.
“She’s been a trouper. She stepped right in, took control, and said, ‘We got this,’” the “Should’ve Been a Cowboy” singer said.
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On Monday night, Keith “passed peacefully," according to a statement the family shared onX(formerly Twitter).The “Red Solo Cup” artist was diagnosed with stomach cancer in fall 2021 but made it public in June 2022.
“Please respect the privacy of his family at this time,” the message concluded.
Keith continued performing and entertaining crowds until the end of his life.
In September, heperformed his 2019 track “Don’t Let the Old Man In” at the 2023 People’s Choice Country Awards.
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Keith took to Instagram on Dec. 28 to call the sold-out shows “a damn good way to end the year,” sharing a visual montage of the performances.
On Dec. 31, he also shared a thankful post where he was looking forward to the New Year, writing: “Been one hell of a year with a lot to be grateful for. Here’s to 2024!”
source: people.com
