an official Instagram account run by Lynn’s estate. “Betty Sue’s daughter Lynn Massey, Loretta’s first grandchild, passed away this week after a long and difficult health battle,” the post read. “Our family is so grateful for the prayers and love continually shown to us.”No further details about Massey’s illness were divulged.
Fans were left saddened by the news, with one writing: “Prayers to the family. Now she’s with Grandma.Loretta Lynna died in 2022 at the age of 90.
The Kentucky-born country crooner — famed for songs including “Coal Miner’s Daughter” — became a grandmother to Massey when she was only in her 30s.
Lynn had six children and 26 grandchildren, including Emmy Russell, 24, who appeared on “American Idol” earlier this year. Lynn, who got married at 15, used her impoverished childhood as the basis for many of her hits.