Kenny Rogers, a country music legend who dominated the pop and country charts in the 1970s and 1980s, has passed away at the age of 81. His family confirmed his death in a statement on Saturday, announcing that he passed away peacefully at home from natural causes, surrounded by his family. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, a small private service is planned, with a public memorial to be held at a later date. Rogers, who began his career in 1957, retired from touring in 2017 at the age of 79. He was a three-time Grammy winner and a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame. Survived by his wife Wanda Miller and five children, Kenny’s legacy spans across six decades.