American singer-songwriter and actor Kris Kristofferson was suffering from Lyme disease before passing.
The entertainment world is pouring the tragic loss of Kris Kristofferson, the country musician and Hollywood actor.
Highlights
- Kris Kristofferson sadly passed away on September 28, 2024, at 88.
- He was not suffering from cancer. He was misdiagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, but it was later confirmed that he had Lyme disease.
- Kristofferson suffered from other illnesses, including knee pains, sleep apnea, anemia, and arrhythmias.
According to a family spokeswoman, he passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 28, 2024, at his home in Maui, Hawaii. His family took to Instagram to announce the news with a statement,
It is with a heavy heart that we share the news our husband/father/grandfather, Kris Kristofferson, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 28 at home. 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 Rhodes scholar-turned-country superstar left an unforgettable mark on American culture.
Starting in the late 1960s, he released his classic songs, including”Sunday Mornin’ Comin’ Down,” “Help Me Make it Through the Night,” and the iconic “Me and Bobby McGee.”
As the news of his passing spread, tributes poured in form across the county music. Singer John Rich shared memories of the icon on his official Twitter handle with the caption,
“So sad to hear Kris Kristofferson has passed. He and I became friends over the years, and it was a distinct honor every time I got to work or hang out with him. He was one of the greatest lyricists to ever live, and a true class act. He set the bar so very high. Miss ya brother.”
Kris Kristofferson’s long-diagnosed Alzheimer’s Turned Out To Be Lyme Disease
Follwing the untimely passing of Kris Kristofferson, many people are asking whether he had cancer.
But none of the sources has confirmed or announced that he was ever diagnosed with cancer.
In 2006, Kris Kristofferson encountered a severe medical issue while filming the movie Disappearances.
Kristofferson, 88, suffered from an acute memory loss problem while he was in his 70s.
To understand his condition, his medical team conducted various tests and concluded that he either had Alzheimer’s disease or dementia.
According to the source, the reasoning given for what had happened to Kris was that he had sustained multiple injuries to his head in his younger days from activities like football and boxing.
However, Kristofferson’s Alzheimer’s evaluation ended up being the result of a misdiagnosis.
The reason behind his decaying health was caught later in 2016 when a tick-borne angle to his issues was discovered.
He was tested for Lyme disease, for which he ended up testing positive. According to his wife, Lisa Meyers, the disease took a heavy toll on Kris’ health.
Moreover, he battled multiple illnesses like knee pains, anemia, sleep apnea, and arrhythmias in between contracting the infection and its treatment.
In 2023, Kris’ friend claimed he was experiencing his last days. However, Kristofferson did make a thundering appearance earlier at last year’s Hollywood Bowl.
Additional Information
- Kris Kristofferson had an estimated net worth of over $50 million.
- Kristofferson had eight children: Tracy, Kris Jr., Casey, Jesse, Jody, Johnny, Kelly Marie, and Blake Kristofferson.
- He was born to his father, Lars Henry Kristofferson, and his mother, Mary Ann Ashbrook.
