Loretta Lynn, a Veteran and decorated country music singer and songwriter was reported dead on the 4th of October 2022 at the age of 92.
Loretta, whose career spanned over 6 decades since her debut in 1960 was survived by 4 children and 3 grandchildren. Lynn had an oscar winning movie adaptation of her life in addition to her many accolades, titled “the coal miner’s daughter” which won the 1980 academy award for best actress by Sissy Spacek.
Loretta Lynn: Cause of Death
Loretta’s death was announced on the 4th of October, 2022. Her family has however not stepped forward to give a statement on her cause of death.
Loretta Lynn: Age
Loretta Lynn was born on the 14th of April 1932 in Kentucky hence, she was 90 by the time of her death.
Loretta Lynn: Education
Much isn’t known about Loretta Lynn’s educational background but she had enough schooling to enable her to write and read. Loretta attended a one-room school and dropped out of elementary school.
Loretta Lynn: Net worth
Loretta Lynn had a net worth of over 65 million dollars by the time of her death through her lucrative 6-decade of a singing career.
Loretta Lynn: Children
Loretta Lyn had 6 children with her late husband, Oliver Lynn – two of whom predeceased her. Betty Sue, Jack Benny, Ernest Ray, Clara Marie and twin Peggy Jean and Patsy Eileen were the names of her children- in order of seniority.
Betty Sue, however, died in 2013 at the age of 64 after suffering emphysema, while Jack Benny died in 1984 at the age of 35 after drawing in the Duck river while crossing with his horse.
Loretta has 3 grandchildren through Ernest and Clara.
Loretta Lynn: Husband
Oliver Lynn was the husband of Loretta Lynn. The pair married in 1948 when Loretta was 15 and he was 21. He was her talent manager and husband of 50 years till he died in 1996 at the age 0f 70 from health problems.