Kristofferson was. His work was so closely intertwined in creation and reception that it was obvious how they fed each other. The characters in his songs and the ones he played in movies were all very much Kristofferson characters: refracted,

After turning himself into an athlete, Kris Kristofferson needed you to feel the power of a punch.

Kris Kristofferson, a groundbreaking country music singer-songwriter and a Hollywood actor in 'A Star Is Born' and 'Blade,' has died at age 88

Legendary country singer/songwriter Kris Kristofferson, who wrote classic songs like "Me and Bobby McGee" and "Sunday Morning Comin' Down," has died.

Kris Kristofferson, who has died aged 88, was an American songwriter and singer and one of the leading innovators in country music, who enjoyed a parallel career as an actor which included at least one great film.

The esteemed singer-songwriter behind "Me and Bobby McGee" and dozens of other hits was also memorable on the big screen in 'Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore' and 'A Star Is Born.'

Kris Kristofferson, a Rhodes scholar with a deft writing style and rough charisma who became a country music superstar and A-list Hollywood actor, has died.

A look back at some of the biggest and best songs by Kris Kristofferson, who has died aged 88.

Kris Kristofferson, the Grammy Award-winning country music star who conquered both Nashville and Hollywood, has died. He was 88 years old.“It is with a heavy heart that we share the news our husband/father/grandfather,

Kris Kristofferson, a Rhodes scholar who became a superstar songwriter, singer and actor, has died at the age of 88. (Sept. 30)