After receiving a diagnosis in 2021, the 62-year-old received treatment for six months. The How Do You Look Me Now? singer tragically died on the evening of February 5, 2024, despite his unquestionable fortitude and his promises to combat the illness to the end. Naturally, his passing shocked the music business and beyond, especially his horde of followers, many of whom were hoping for his recovery.
Toby Keith made his stomach cancer diagnosis public in June 2022 through an Instagram post. At the time, the famous person stated that he was receiving chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery, and that he wanted to take a break from his work to spend more time with his family.
He tweeted, “I’ve been undergoing chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery for the past six months.” “So far, so good. I need time to rest, recuperate, and breathe. Keith continued, “I am excited to spend time with my family.” However, I’ll see the fans as soon as possible. I’m eager.
His love for performing music, however, remained unwavering. Keith gave one of his final performances ever in September 2023 when he sang “Don’t Let the Old Man In” at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville for the People’s Choice Country Awards.
Keith’s admirers were aware of the significant amount of work he put into the performance. “Yall see him shaking?,” one person wrote. To sing that song, he battled valiantly. And he was spot on. Another said they thought his “shaking” was caused by “nerves or medication side effects, or both.”
Tricia, Keith’s wife, was seated in the audience and was clearly impacted by what she saw of her husband. “I bet you never thought y’all’d see me in skinny jeans,” Keith said in a humorous acceptance speech following his receipt of the Country Icon Award at the same ceremony.
Keith had been upbeat about his battle with cancer at the end of last year, pointing out that his tumour had decreased by a third since his diagnosis. He reportedly kept up his public appearances in 2023, including December performances in Las Vegas.
The country music legend posted a video reminiscing about his early career days a few days before he passed away. Tributes have been pouring in from all across the world since his death was announced. Thank you for the memories, Toby Keith, and may you rest in peace.
