Barbra Streisand paid tribute to her A Star Is Born costar Kris Kristofferson, information of whose demise broke today, remembering him as a “particular” and “charming” performer.
“The primary time I noticed Kris performing on the Troubadour membership in L.A. I knew he was one thing particular,” she wrote on Instagram. “Barefoot and strumming his guitar, he appeared like the proper alternative for a script I used to be growing, which finally turned A Star Is Born.”
She continued, “Within the film, Kris and I sang the tune I’d written for the movie’s essential love theme, “Evergreen.” For my newest live performance in 2019 at London’s Hyde Park, I requested Kris to hitch me on-stage to sing our different A Star Is Born duet, “Misplaced Inside Of You.” He was as charming as ever, and the viewers showered him with applause. It was a pleasure seeing him obtain the popularity and love he so hard-earned.”
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The EGOT winner concluded, “My ideas go to Kris’ spouse, Lisa who I do know supported him in each means doable.”
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Kristofferson, the legendary nation singer-songwriter who additionally graced silver screens, gained a Golden Globe for his main portrayal of damaging rocker John Norman Howard within the 1976 remake of the 1937 unique movie of the identical title. Streisand starred as Esther Hoffman, who turns into entangled with the musician romantically and professionally as her star is on the rise. A Star Is Born gained an Oscar for “Evergreen” for Finest Authentic Music.
The nation artist died Sept. 28, his household stated in a press release, surrounded by family members in his residence in Maui, Hawaii. Whereas no reason behind demise was shared and the household requested for privateness because it grieves, Kristofferson was beforehand candid about experiencing reminiscence loss and receiving a analysis of Lyme Illness. He was 88.
Streisand was joined by Hollywood business colleagues in remembering the seminal artist, alongside the likes of Dolly Parton, Reba McEntire and LeAnn Rimes.
