Kris Kristofferson raised eight kids — Tracy, Kris Jr., Casey, Jesse, Jody, Johnny, Kelly Marie and Blake — before his death on Sept. 28 Emily Weaver is a contributing writer at PEOPLE.

Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. Kris Kristofferson passed away late last month, and fans are still mourning the loss of the beloved musician and actor. As is usually ...

Singer/songwriter Kris Kristofferson, whose poignant lyrics made him a country music legend and whose rugged good looks led to 1970s Hollywood movie star fame, has died. He was 88. Kristofferson ...