Kris Kristofferson - Audio Obituary

Kris Kristofferson: A Comprehensive Look at His Life and Legacy (1936-2024) Kris Kristofferson, the acclaimed singer-songwriter who became a symbol of Nashville's outlaw country music scene and later found success as an actor, has passed away at his home in Maui, Hawaii. He was 87 years old. Early Life and Education Kristoffer Kristofferson was born on June 22, 1936, in Brownsville, Texas. His father, Lars Henry Kristofferson, was an Air Force major general who pushed his son toward a military career. His mother, Mary Ann (Ashbrook) Kristofferson, encouraged his creative pursuits. Kristofferson's family moved frequently due to his father's military career, living in various places including California and Hawaii. Kristofferson excelled academically and athletically at San Mateo High School in California, where he was class president and a successful sports player. He continued this success at Pomona College in California, graduating summa cum laude in literature in 1958. At Pomona, he