Artist Richard “Kinky” Friedman, actor, dies.

His age was 79 years.

On Thursday, the news reached us via X.

“Kinky Friedman entered on the rainbow at his beloved Echo Hill surrounded by family and friends,” he said.

“The Kinkster has endured tremendous pain and unimaginable loss in recent years, but has never lost his fighting spirit and sharp wit.”

“Kinky will live on as his books are read and his songs are sung,” the message read.

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