LEXINGTON, Kentucky — Loretta Lynn, a country music icon once known as the queen of country music, has died at the age of 90.
Lynn is remembered by many as the daughter of a coal miner – a phrase referring to Lynn’s hits and albums, as well as the film based on her autobiography. She is from the coal mining community of Butcher Hollow.
“Our precious mum Loretta Lynn passed away peacefully on the morning of October 4th at her beloved Hurricane Mills Ranch home,” Lynn’s family said on Facebook.
News of Lynn’s death quickly spread to social media, where many people shared their thoughts and feelings about the loss of a historical figure.
Grammy-winning bluegrass singer Rhonda Vincent shared a photo of her and Lynn on Facebook.
Brett Michaels, former singer of rock band Poison, said Lynn paved the way for women in music entertainment.
“One of the best days of my life was Thanksgiving when she and I sang ‘Every Rose Has Its Thorn’ in the studio,” Michaels said on Facebook. “She will always be loved and missed.”
Posting from the Charlie Daniels Band’s Facebook account, Charlie Daniels Jr. said country music wouldn’t be the same without Lynn.
“When Dad (Charlie Daniels) died, she said the country would never be the same without him,” said Daniels Jr. Say. “It must be different without a miner’s daughter.”
Grammy winner Carol King calls Lynn an inspiration.
Gov. Andy Beshear said everyone in Kentucky mourns the loss of Lynn, who he called a country music legend.
“She’s a legend who blazed a trail in country music while telling the story of Appalachia and Kentucky,” Beshear said on Facebook. “She will be deeply missed, but her words and influence will always be there.”
The Johnson County Community and Economic Development Facebook page said they were proud of Lynn’s birth and that the community will miss her.
“We are proud that Loretta was born here and her music often reflects her time growing up in Johnson County. Loretta will be missed by so many here and around the world, and our heartfelt thoughts and prayers go out to the family,” the The Facebook post on the page said.
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