He also became a very successful TV actor thanks to his gambler persona, image via Getty Images
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Country music legend Kenny Rogers dies at age 81

Actor-singer Kenny Rogers best known for his songs “Lucille,” “Lady” and “Islands in the Stream” as well as his TV persona 'The Gambler, has passed away. He died at the old age of 81 while under hospice care. His death was ruled to be due to natural causes. He had retired from public life at age 79.

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Sat Mar 21 - USAToday

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