Country Singer Mickey Gilley Dies at 86

Country legend Mickey Gilley died in Branson, Missouri, over the weekend. He was 86.

According to a statement, the singer, who had just played 10 shows in April, passed away peacefully surrounded by friends and family.

Gilley helped cultivate the Urban Cowboy movement with hits like “Stand By Me,” “Room Full of Roses,” and “Lonely Nights.”

In addition to his music, Gilley also appeared on the big screen in the beloved movie Urban Cowboy alongside John Travolta, Debra Winger, and Johnny Lee. He went on to star in popular TV series including “Murder She Wrote,” “The Fall Guy,” “Fantasy Island,” and “Dukes of Hazzard.”

Gilley is survived by his wife Cindy Loeb Gilley, his children Kathy, Michael, Gregory and Keith Ray, four grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren, and his cousins Jerry Lee Lewis and Jimmy Swaggart.

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