Social media reacts to news of Toby Keith's death: 'America lost a legend today'
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Oklahoma country music icon Toby Keith died at 62 Monday night after a multiyear battle with stomach cancer.
"Toby Keith passed peacefully last night on February 5th, surrounded by his family. He fought his fight with grace and courage. Please respect the privacy of his family at this time," reads a statement posted early Tuesday on Keith's social media.
Here's how people reacted to Keith's death.
too many rides in my old man’s car listening to Toby Keith. really hard thing to hear
rest in peace friend we love you— Zach Bryan (@zachlanebryan) February 6, 2024
America lost a legend today. Toby Keith helped make Oklahoma the coolest place in the nation.
His legacy will forever be in the hearts of Oklahomans and fans around the world— I know his spirit will live on.
Sarah and I offer our condolences to Toby’s family. pic.twitter.com/pdb7WhbZu4— Governor Kevin Stitt (@GovStitt) February 6, 2024
Damn, RIP Toby. Can’t believe it.
— Luke Combs 🎤 (@lukecombs) February 6, 2024
— Dolly Parton (@DollyParton) February 6, 2024
Can’t believe we lost our dear personal friend, Toby Keith. Filled with deep sadness but flooded with wonderful memories too. He was as authentic as they come & did more for people than anyone will ever know. Please 🙏 for his entire family. Rest high on that mountain Big T. pic.twitter.com/8BhoJuee10
— Joe Castiglione (@soonerad) February 6, 2024
My heart is heavy today upon hearing that my friend Toby Keith has left us. 🙏
I’m so sad.
A true man’s man.
Boomer Sooner Big T.— Jim Ross (@JRsBBQ) February 6, 2024
Rest in Peace, Toby Keith. Here is one of our all-time favorite moments in the show's history: I'll Never Smoke Weed With Willie Again. pic.twitter.com/uYepPcY1Zp
— The BOB & TOM Show (@bobandtom) February 6, 2024
This article originally appeared on Oklahoman: Celebrities mourn Toby Keith's passing on social media