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What Was Toby Keith's Cause Of Death? Tributes Pour In As Country Icon Passes Away At 62
As per a brief statement, country singer Toby Keith, 62, died late at night of stomach cancer while surrounded by loved ones. The singer had been fighting cancer since 2022.
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Toby Keith, 62, passed away after battling stomach cancer on the night of February 5th. Family members were present when the country music artist took his last breath. A short statement was released by Keith's team soon after, which said, "He fought his fight with grace and courage."
The country singer revealed his disease in June 2022 and shared that he was taking chemotherapy sessions. Keith also underwent surgery and took radiation therapy. In his interview with the Oklahoma newspaper, the singer shared that his tumor had gone down in size after the treatment.
While in a conversation with E!, the country icon opened up about dealing with cancer. He said, "You get good days, and, you know, you're up and down, up and down. It's always zero to 60 and 60 to zero, but I feel good today." Keith added, "Through COVID and cancer, the old devil's been after me a little bit." He said, "I've got him by the horns right now, so instead of just sitting around and waiting, we're gonna get the band back together." 
Toby Keith’s Country Icon Award
Keith was last seen performing at the People’s Choice Awards, where the singer received the Country Icon Award. While battling cancer, the singer still performed and recorded songs for his fans. Three nights in a row in December 2023, the Beer for My Horses singer performed live, including 32 of his greatest hits and other hits.
Toby Keith’s career as a country singer
Toby Keith was born in Oklahoma, where he gained fame as a country singer in the early 1990s. Keith released his first single, Should’ve Been a Cowboy, which went on to become one of the biggest hits of his career. The song was composed in the bathroom of a motel in Kansas City. The singer’s self-titled album topped the charts in 1993. It was titled the most-played album on the radio in the U.S. and Canada. The album was praised worldwide for more than a year after its release.
Toby has had the privilege of performing for U.S. presidents over the years. He was also awarded the Medal of National Artist by Donald Trump in 2021. Toby Keith was loved by his fans all across the country.
Tributes pour in for the country singer
Tributes pour in for Toby Keith from across the country. The singer was adored by his fans and friends. From media personalities to politicians and celebrities, mourners mourned the demise of Keith. Posting a video of the celebrated singer, David Hookstead wrote, "He was unapologetically pro-America, made songs that could make you want to crack a beer or cry, and gave people something to rally around after 9/11." The former U.S. Assistant Secretary took to X to express her condolences. She wrote, "Toby Keith was a real man, a massive talent and a true American patriot. What a loss. Godspeed."
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