The artist's family announced his passing on Rogers saying he died Friday night from natural causes under the care of hospice and surrounded by family.
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Dolly Parton and Rogers rehearse a song for their appearance on the TV show "Live... And in Person" in 1983.
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Rogers, national co-chairman of Hands Across America, gestures while addressing a sign up rally for the group in 1986.
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From left: Burt Bacharach, Carole Bayer Sager and Rogers record music for the film "Tough Guys" in 1986.
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Rogers opens an exhibit of his photographs in 1986.
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Rogers and Dolly Parton perform in 1990.
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Rogers sings behind President Bill Clinton as they perform at the DC Armory Ball during Clinton's inauguration festivities in 1993.
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Rogers talks with "Tonight Show" host Jay Leno in 1994 as Charles Barkley looks on.
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Rogers performs in London in 2009.
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Rogers gives an autograph to musician Aden Bubeck backstage during the ACM Honors in Nashville in 2009.
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From left: Alison Krauss, Rogers and Billy Dean perform at the MGM Grand at Foxwoods in Connecticut in 2010.
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Rogers and Trey Anastasio of Phish perform at Bonnaroo in 2012.
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Joe Bonsall and Rogers pose as Rogers is inducted into the Nashville Music City Walk of Fame on in 2017.
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Rogers and Dolly Parton share a few stories at "All In For The Gambler: Kenny Rogers' Farewell Concert Celebration" in 2017.
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Kenny Rogers poses with his guitar in the backyard of his Brentwood, California, home in 1978.
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Kenny Rogers, Thelma Camacho, Mike Settle and Terry Williams of the band "Kenny Rogers & The First Edition" pose for a portrait session in 1967.
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Rogers records in a studio in Los Angeles in 1968.
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Rogers performs with the First Edition in 1970.
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Rogers poses for a photo on his wedding day in 1977. From left: John Davidson, Glen Campbell, bride Marianne Gordon, Rogers and John Denver.
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Rogers speaks to a group of journalists in London in 1977.
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Rogers and Dottie West appear at the CMA Awards in Nashville in 1978.
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Rogers holds his Grammy award for best male country performer in 1980.
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Rogers performs in 1980.
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Rogers poses for a photo with members of the cast of the film "Six Pack" in 1982.
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Rogers and son Christopher Cody Rogers attend the American Music Awards in 1983.
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Rogers has his hands full as he balances his 13-month-old son Christopher backstage during the American Music Awards in 1983.
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Dolly Parton and Rogers rehearse a song for their appearance on the TV show "Live... And in Person" in 1983.
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Rogers, national co-chairman of Hands Across America, gestures while addressing a sign up rally for the group in 1986.
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From left: Burt Bacharach, Carole Bayer Sager and Rogers record music for the film "Tough Guys" in 1986.
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Rogers opens an exhibit of his photographs in 1986.
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Rogers and Dolly Parton perform in 1990.
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Rogers sings behind President Bill Clinton as they perform at the DC Armory Ball during Clinton's inauguration festivities in 1993.
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Rogers talks with "Tonight Show" host Jay Leno in 1994 as Charles Barkley looks on.
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Rogers performs in London in 2009.
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Rogers gives an autograph to musician Aden Bubeck backstage during the ACM Honors in Nashville in 2009.
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From left: Alison Krauss, Rogers and Billy Dean perform at the MGM Grand at Foxwoods in Connecticut in 2010.
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Rogers and Trey Anastasio of Phish perform at Bonnaroo in 2012.
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Joe Bonsall and Rogers pose as Rogers is inducted into the Nashville Music City Walk of Fame on in 2017.
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Rogers and Dolly Parton share a few stories at "All In For The Gambler: Kenny Rogers' Farewell Concert Celebration" in 2017.
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Kenny Rogers poses with his guitar in the backyard of his Brentwood, California, home in 1978.
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Kenny Rogers, Thelma Camacho, Mike Settle and Terry Williams of the band "Kenny Rogers & The First Edition" pose for a portrait session in 1967.
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Rogers records in a studio in Los Angeles in 1968.
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Rogers performs with the First Edition in 1970.
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Rogers poses for a photo on his wedding day in 1977. From left: John Davidson, Glen Campbell, bride Marianne Gordon, Rogers and John Denver.
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Rogers speaks to a group of journalists in London in 1977.
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Rogers and Dottie West appear at the CMA Awards in Nashville in 1978.
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Rogers holds his Grammy award for best male country performer in 1980.
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Rogers performs in 1980.
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Rogers poses for a photo with members of the cast of the film "Six Pack" in 1982.
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Rogers and son Christopher Cody Rogers attend the American Music Awards in 1983.
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Rogers has his hands full as he balances his 13-month-old son Christopher backstage during the American Music Awards in 1983.
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Dolly Parton and Rogers rehearse a song for their appearance on the TV show "Live... And in Person" in 1983.
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"Kenny Rogers left an indelible mark on the history of American music. His songs have endeared music lovers and touched the lives of millions around the world," a statement posted by Hagan says.
Rogers was inducted to the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2013, for what organization officials called a "distinctive, husky voice."
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