Country music icon Loretta Lynn dies at 90, family says 'passed away peacefully'

The famous American singer and songwriter Loretta Lynn died this morning at 90. Her family said she took her last breath in her loved ranch in Hurricane Mills, Tennessee.

The statement released said that their precious mom passed away peacefully in her sleep, on the morning of October 4, at her beloved home on the ranch in Hurricane Mills.

Loretta Lynn was born in the USA on April 14, 1932 (Butcher Hollow, Kentucky). She had married Oliver Lynn. She was a renowned country music star for many of her famous songs, including Don’t Come Home A Drinker’, You Aint Woman Enough, Coal Miner’s Daughter, and You’re looking at the Country.






Her career was still at its peak six decades after her debut in country music. The 1980 movie Coal Miner’s Daughter was also based on her life. The main genres of her songs were Country, Americana, Honky-tonky, and Gospel.

Lynn received several awards in her six decades-long career, including the prestigious Academy of Country Music and Country Music Association.

She is an eighteen-time GRAMMY nominee and has won the award three times.

She has released many gold albums and is the most awarded female country recording artist.

FAQ

Q. When was Loretta Lynn born?
The famous American songwriter-singer Lynn was born to a coal mine worker on April 14, 1932.

Q. How did Lynn die?
As per the statement released by her family, Loretta Lyn passed away peacefully in sleep.