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Died On This Date (May 9, 1989) Keith Whitley / Country Music Great

Posted by themusicsover on May 9, 2010

Keith Whitley
July 1, 1955 – May 9, 1989

Keith Whitley was an American country singer who achieved mainstream success in the mid to late ’80s.  Married to Lorrie Morgan in 1986, the couple were destined to become one of country music’s favorite couples.  But that dream was cut short on May 9, 1989 when Whitley was found dead face down in his bed.  After many years battling alcoholism, he died at the age of 34 from what was officially ruled alcohol poisoning.

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