[aridbud]

Mel Tillis, the affable longtime country star who wrote hits for Kenny Rogers, Ricky Skaggs and many others, and overcame a stutter to sing on dozens of his own singles, has died.

A spokesman for Tillis, Don Murry Grubbs, said Tillis died early Sunday at Munroe Regional Medical Center in Ocala, Florida. He was 85.

Tillis battled intestinal issues since 2016 and never fully recovered & suspected cause of death is respiratory failure.

Although not a huge fan, he made his mark, both he and daughter Pam, country music at its core.

There's a jamboree goin on in the clouds. RIP, Mel.

[Gry]

RIP

[paper thorn]

lllloved mmmel