Outlaw country icon David Allan Coe died on Wednesday, April 29, at the age of 86.
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His death marked the end of a long and controversial career that helped define a genre.
His widow, Kimberly Coe, confirmed the news to Rolling Stone, revealing that he passed away in an intensive care unit around 5 PM local time.
Officials have not yet confirmed a cause of death, but the aftermath has already sparked emotional reactions within his family.
David Allan Coe's Estranged Daughter Speaks Out
In the wake of his passing, Coe's estranged children have begun speaking publicly.
His daughter, Tanya, claims she did not get the chance to say goodbye.
She says she only learned of her father's death through public reports.
"Waking up to the news that your dad has died and not being given the opportunity to see him one last time is a hell I wouldn't wish on my worst enemy," she wrote. "If anyone finds out about any funeral arrangements, please let me know as I would like to be at my dad's funeral."
According to PEOPLE, Tanya added in the comments that she has not heard from her stepmother, Kimberly.
She also shared a series of childhood and throwback photos on Facebook, writing, "Thank you for the outpouring of love and condolences. I couldn't have loved my dad more and I never gave up on him."
Family Tensions Resurface as Son Reflects on Complicated Relationship
Tanya's brother, Tyler, also addressed the news in a video, describing his father as a "difficult person to be close with" and "a difficult person to care about."
The two had been estranged since 2013, he previously told GQ in 2021.
Born in 1939, Coe built his reputation busking in Nashville before rising to prominence during the 1970s outlaw country movement.
He went on to release 42 studio albums and more than 50 singles across a decades-long career.
In recent years, Coe faced several serious health challenges.
In 2013, he survived a major crash in Florida after running a red light at 1:30 AM, when a semi-truck struck his vehicle.
Rescue crews spent nearly two hours freeing him from the wreckage. He suffered broken ribs, bruised kidneys, and required 48 stitches to his head.
In 2021, he spent a month in hospital after testing positive for COVID-19.
