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Country music star Toby Keith died Monday at age 62 after a long battle with stomach cancer. Now, former NFL quarterback Brett Favre has spoken out to reveal new details about Keith’s final days.
Favre talks about Keith’s last days
Favre, 54, told TMZ Sports that he was close friends with Keith and last spoke with him a few days before his death.
“I think at the end he was just tired,” Favre said. “He told me during our conversation, he said, ‘Brett… whatever happens, I’m fine with it.'”
Favre went on to say that he hoped Keith had “turned the corner” regarding his health, despite his sickly appearance at his December shows in Las Vegas, Nevada. During their final conversation, however, it was clear that Keith was not doing well.
“He said, ‘I stopped chemo and it probably did more damage to me than cancer,’” Favre continued. “And he said, ‘I just hope I didn’t give up too late, but… I’m grateful that I got the chance to play some shows. I finished them.'”
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Favre praises Keith
Favre also praised Keith for the way he handled his battle with stomach cancer.
“[Keith] he handled it with grace and faith and family and weathered cancer as best he could,” he said, adding that he and the country music singer bonded over golf. While Favre couldn’t “remember a good or bad shot that he had landed,” he remembered his positive attitude.
“I just remember him smiling, and everyone yelling and screaming and having a great time,” she said before describing Keith as someone who was “very funny” and “an entertainer” until the end.
“He was the best,” concluded Favre.
Check out Favre’s full comments on this in the video below.
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Tributes for Keith Versati
The world was devastated when Keith’s family announced his death earlier this week.
“Toby Keith passed peacefully last night, February 5th, surrounded by his family,” they said in a statement, according to People Magazine. “He fought his battle with grace and courage. Please respect his family’s privacy at this time.”
In the days following his death, tributes poured in for Keith.
“Toby Keith was a patriot, you know, and he didn’t care who had a problem with it,” country music star John Rich told Fox News.
“Waking up to the terrible news that our friend and legend @tobykeith has passed away from cancer,” Rich later added means of social communication. “He was a true patriot, a first-class songwriter and a great guy. We will miss him greatly.”
Reba McEntire also paid tribute to Keith, saying, “We will miss him so much, not only as a friend but as a fellow artist and person in the music business and in Oklahoma.”
“But he doesn’t have to fight anymore and he doesn’t have to suffer anymore,” he added of Keith. “I hope one day I can see him up there in Heaven. Thank God we have his wonderful music to keep us company, even if he is not here on earth with us.”
Keith was a true legend and there will never be another like him. Please join us in saying a prayer for Favre and his other loved ones during this difficult time.
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