Grammy-winning country music artist and actor Kris Kristofferson has died at 88.

In a statement posted to his official Facebook account, Kristofferson's family said the musician died Saturday.

"It is with a heavy heart that we share the news our husband/father/grandfather, Kris Kristofferson, passed away peacefully," the statement released Sunday read.

"We’re all so blessed for our time with him. Thank you for loving him all these many years, and when you see a rainbow, know he’s smiling down at us all," the statement added.

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The Grammy-winning singer is also remembered for his role in "A Star is Born."{ai:summary}Kris Kristofferson, the Grammy-winning country music artist and actor, has died at the age of 88. His family announced his passing in a statement on Facebook, expressing gratitude for the time they shared with him.The family encouraged fans to remember him fondly, saying he would be smiling down on them when they see a rainbow. #culture

Kris Kristofferson, country music legend and 'Blade' star, dies at 88

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