Person in history
Kris Kristofferson
Kris Kristofferson, American singer, songwriter, and actor (born 1936)
Life at a glance
- Died
- 2024 · September 28
Their story
Who they were
Kristoffer Kristofferson was an American musician, songwriter, and actor. He was a pioneering figure in the outlaw country movement of the 1970s, moving away from the polished Nashville sound and toward a more raw, introspective style. Some of his most famous songs include "Me and Bobby McGee" (1970), "For the Good Times" (1968), "Sunday Mornin' Comin' Down" (1969), and "Help Me Make It Through the Night" (1970), which were also recorded by and became hits for other artists.
Why this date
Kris Kristofferson appears on our September 28 calendar for 2024 as a death entry.
Sources
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“Kris Kristofferson”, What's On This Date, https://whatsonthisdate.com/app/people/kris-kristofferson, accessed October 28, 2026.
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Questions about Kris Kristofferson
When did Kris Kristofferson die?
September 28 2024.
Who else was born on this day?
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