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.'

Kristofferson has been lauded as a legendary Renaissance man: an Army helicopter pilot, Rhodes scholar, Golden Gloves boxer, literature enthusiast, footballer, silver screen stud and one of the most prolific songwriters of our time.

Texas-born musician and film star Kris Kristofferson has died at age 88. His hit songs include "Me and Bobby McGee" and he starred in dozens of films, including A Star Is Born, opposite Barbra Streisand.

Kristofferson died Saturday at his home in Maui, Hawaii, a representative for Kristofferson confirmed to USA TODAY. A cause of death was not given. "It is with a heavy heart that we share the news our husband/father/grandfather,

Kris Kristofferson, who became one of the most influential American singer-songwriters of his time with works such as "Me and Bobby McGee," as well as a successful actor, died Saturday at the age of 88,

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.

Kristofferson leaned into the outlaw identity in the 1970s, and in the process, helped Willie Nelson build Austin as an outpost for country musicians.

Representative for Kristofferson tok say im die "peacefully" for im home for Hawaii on Saturday, and im family bin surround am.