A beloved country music star was discovered deceased this morning at his residence in Texas.

Singer-songwriter, novelist, and humorist Kinky Friedman has died at his beloved Echo Hill ranch in Texas, surrounded by family and friends, according to a statement shared Thursday on X.

The post described Friedman’s passing as his entry “on the rainbow,” noting that he had endured “tremendous pain and unimaginable loss in recent years” but never lost his trademark fighting spirit or sharp wit.Kinky will live on as his books are read and his songs are sung,” the message concluded, honoring the enduring legacy of the Texas icon.