Loretta Lynn, Country Music’s Groundbreaking ‘Coal Miner’s Daughter,’ Dead at 90

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Loretta Lynn

Loretta Lynn, a pioneering figure in country music for women, has died at 90.

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Loretta Lynn, the beloved singer and songwriter whose seven-decade career broke down barriers for women in country music, died Tuesday at her home in Hurricane Mills, Tennessee. She was 90. Lynn's publicist confirmed her death to Rolling Stone.

"Our precious mom, Loretta Lynn, passed away peacefully this morning, October 4th, in her sleep at home at her beloved ranch in Hurricane Mills," Lynn's family said in a statement.

 

[Bobby]

Rest in peace, Loretta, your legacy is classic.

 

[dfergie]

R.I.P. to one of the greats...

 

[Josephinelcajon]

Loretta Lynn

Loretta Lynn, a pioneering figure in country music for women, has died at 90.

www.rollingstone.com

Loretta Lynn, the beloved singer and songwriter whose seven-decade career broke down barriers for women in country music, died Tuesday at her home in Hurricane Mills, Tennessee. She was 90. Lynn's publicist confirmed her death to Rolling Stone.

"Our precious mom, Loretta Lynn, passed away peacefully this morning, October 4th, in her sleep at home at her beloved ranch in Hurricane Mills," Lynn's family said in a statement.

I just saw this myself and my heart sank. My family was much like hers prior to coming out to California R.I.P. You will be sorely missed!