Country music legend Kenny Rogers has died at 81, his family say. A statement said: "The Rogers family is sad to announce that Kenny Rogers passed away last night at 10.25PM at the age of 81.
Rogers passed away peacefully at home from natural causes under the care of hospice and surrounded by his family." Rogers had a career that spanned more than six decades.
He was known for chart-topping hits like "The Gambler," "Lady," "Islands In The Stream," "Lucille," "She Believes In Me," and "Through the Years".
He had 24 number one hits and was a Country Music Hall of Fame member. He won the CMA Awards six times, and took home three Grammy awards.