Loretta Lynn Passes Away at 90 Years Old
An inspiring country music star was one of her generation’s most beloved American musical performers. Loretta Lynn passed away today, October 4, 2022, at 90 years old.
The New York Times reports that Lynn died at her Hurricane Mills, Tennessee home. According to her family, the icon passed away in her sleep at her ranch, 70 miles west of Nashville.
Loretta Lynn
Loretta Lynn was an American country music singer and songwriter. During her 60-year career, she released several gold albums.
Some of her hits include “You Ain’t Woman Enough (To Take My Man)” and “Don’t Come Home A-Drinkin’ (With Lovin’ on Your Mind).” A movie was made about Lynn’s life in 1980 called Coal Miner’s Daughter, which was also the name of one of her hit songs.
Throughout her career, she was nominated for 18 Grammy Awards, 3 of which she won. As of 2022, she holds the title of the most awarded female country recording artist.
In 2017, Lynn suffered a stroke which ended 57 years of touring on the road. According to the New York Post, the country music star leaves behind a younger sister, four children, seventeen grandchildren, four step-grandchildren, and several great-grandchildren.
The Muppets
Some may remember Loretta Lynn for her involvement with the Muppets. In addition to being a Guest on The Muppet Show in 1978, she also appeared on The Tonight Show in 1989 with Jim Henson and Kermit to promote The Jim Henson Hour.
Lynn famously sang a duet of “Count on Me” with the Count, which became available on the Sesame Country album in 1981. The official Muppets account on Twitter released the following statement after her passing.
Working with our friend Loretta Lynn was unforgettable. Not only was she a country music legend, but when she joined us on The Muppet Show, she proved she was game for almost anything – even putting on an entire show at a train station! Thanks for the music and memories, Loretta.
— The Muppets (@TheMuppets) October 4, 2022
“Working with our friend Loretta Lynn was unforgettable. Not only was she a country music legend, but when she joined us on The Muppet Show, she proved she was game for almost anything – even putting on an entire show at a train station! Thanks for the music and memories, Loretta.”
Disney acquired the Muppets intellectual property from Jim Henson in 2004. The company gained a majority of the Muppets’ films and television library through the acquisition.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of Loretta Lynn during this difficult time.