Country music superstar Todd Snider has passed away at the age of 59.
The star reportedly passed away from a sudden and mysterious health crisis. His label shared the tragic news online after his death on Friday, after he was hospitalized in Tennessee with pneumonia that continued to worsen with time.
In the past few weeks, Snider was forced to cancel his fall tour, citing serious injuries from a violent assault incident in Salt Lake City.
Shortly after this attack, authorities mentioned how he returned to the hospital and refused to go back. On that note, he was arrested for disorderly conduct, trespassing, and making threats against the medical staff present on that day.
Loved ones and friends of the star called him a deeply poetic and humorous songwriter who made the hardest truths feel so warm. His sudden death has left many reflecting on the delicate balance he always maintained between raw honesty and raw vulnerability in his music.
Over his massive career, he built a very loyal following with tunes blending folk, rock, and country music. Some of the tracks felt like old tales by an old pal.
While the exact cause of his death is yet to be confirmed, his final days were marked by medical turmoil and legal strife, making his death feel so tragic to anyone who admired him.