Legendary country star Loretta Lynn, singer of 'Coal Miner's Daughter,' has died at the age of 90.
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Lynn’s family said she died Tuesday at her home in Hurricane Mills, Tennessee. "Our precious mom, Loretta Lynn, passed away peacefully this morning (Oct. 4) in her sleep at home at her beloved ranch," her family said in a statement provided to USA TODAY.
Lynn was a mother of four when she launched her career in the early 1960s, and though many of her songs are filled with specifics of her wholly unique life, they had a universal appeal. She wrote about intimate matters – from her difficult, wearying childhood to fights with her husband – yet managed to strike a collective nerve.
Without ever mentioning politics or women’s liberation, her 1960s and 1970s hits helped change long-held notions about gender roles. “Rated ‘X’ ” and “Don’t Come Home A’ Drinkin (With Lovin’ on Your Mind)” were personal pleas – not political treatises – that sought an end to double standards.
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Today is a sad one, Go home to your beloved moonie and your son.
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@Cyan Kirkpatrick I’m at my 60 , how old are you ?
@General james McConville 58
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So sorry to hear that Loretta Lynn passed away.Truly a great singer.I love her music.Prayers for her family .May God give them the peace and comfort to get through this trying time.
Another Great Legend Has Passed Away. Rest In Peace To The True Queen Of Country Music
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@Beve Smith In righteousness, you shall judge your neighbour.” Leviticus 19:16
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What a sad day for country music. This is truly heartbreaking for her family and all of her fans worldwide who loved her. She is now back with her beloved Doolittle, her children, and her parents who she loved so dearly. Sing to the angels sweet Loretta, and thank you for the wonderful gift of music you left for us to enjoy. Godspeed.
She was the coal miner’s daughter?
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Nice lady, Monumental talent, RIP!…
So saddened by this news. There will never be another “Coal Miner’s Daughter” RIP Loretta
All she gets is 1:33? The true queen has died.
Aww. RIP Loretta ❤
good things do last long