Toby Keith Dead at 62

Toby Keith , Dead at 62.

The country singer died on Feb.

5 after battling stomach cancer, CNN reports.

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Toby Keith passed peacefully last night on February 5th, surrounded by his family.

, Via statement posted to Keith's website and social media.

He fought his fight with grace and courage.

Please respect the privacy of his family at this time, Via statement posted to Keith's website and social media.

Keith revealed that he had been diagnosed with stomach cancer in 2022.

Last year, he performed at the People's Choice Country Awards and was honored with the Country Icon Award.

Keith's self-titled debut album was released in 1993.

His popular songs include "Red Solo Cup," "I Wanna Talk About Me"... ... and "Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue (The Angry American)," which was released following the 9/11 attacks.

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Keith was awarded the National Medal of Arts by President Donald Trump in 2021.

The award is described by the National Endowment for the Arts as "the highest award given to artists and arts patrons by the United States government.".

Keith is survived by his wife, three children, mother and two siblings.