What did Kenny Rodgers die from?

Illness & Death On May 2019, Rogers was battling bladder cancer — the same disease that caused him to retire from the public eye in 2018 According to Radar Online. On March 20, 2020, Rogers died at the age of 81, while under hospice care at his home in Sandy Springs, Georgia.

What did Dolly Parton do when Kenny Rogers died?

Dolly responded to the sad news via social media and posted a video tribute to Kenny. She said: “Well, I couldn’t believe it. This morning when I got up and turned on the TV… they told me that my friend and singing-partner Kenny Rogers had passed away.

Did Dolly Parton attend Kenny Rogers Funeral?

Dolly Parton once described her duet partner Kenny Rogers as “like a brother”, but when his funeral comes she will remain silent after making a vow not to sing at the ceremony.

What illness was Kenny Rogers suffering from?

According to The National Enquirer, Kenny Rogers developed bladder cancer because of his previous battle with hepatitis C. The singer reportedly developed the rather common ailment more than 25 years ago, although it’s unclear how he developed the liver disease.