Person in history
Loretta Lynn
Loretta Lynn, American singer-songwriter and musician (born 1932)
Life at a glance
- Died
- 2022 · October 4
Their story
Who they were
Loretta Lynn was an American country music singer and songwriter. In a career spanning six decades, Lynn released multiple gold albums. She had numerous hits such as "Hey Loretta", "The Pill", "Blue Kentucky Girl", "Love Is the Foundation", "You're Lookin' at Country", "You Ain't Woman Enough", "I'm a Honky Tonk Girl", "Don't Come Home A-Drinkin' ", "One's on the Way", "Fist City", and "Coal Miner's Daughter". The 1980 musical film Coal Miner's Daughter was based on her life,
Why this date
Loretta Lynn appears on our October 4 calendar for 2022 as a death entry.
Sources
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Questions about Loretta Lynn
When did Loretta Lynn die?
October 4 2022.
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