logo
Getty Images
Getty Images

Loretta Lynn's Stories of Loss

Rebelander Basilan
Aug 25, 2019
05:20 A.M.

In her life, Loretta Lynn, who has won numerous awards and other accolades for her groundbreaking role in country music, had to cope with the deaths of her loved ones.

Advertisement

Lynn's son, Jack Benny Lynn, passed away at age 34 in 1984, while attempting to ford the Duck River at the family's ranch.

"Mommy said I was born singin'. That's all I've ever done. I couldn't believe that that could be taken away."

Loretta Lynn at Cipriani 42nd Street on December 11, 2015 in New York City | Photo: Getty Images

Loretta Lynn at Cipriani 42nd Street on December 11, 2015 in New York City | Photo: Getty Images

The country music singer-songwriter found out about Jack's passing from her husband, Oliver "Doo" Lynn.

"She took it much better than we expected," her manager David Skepner said at the time. "Loretta's going to be all right."

In 1996, Lynn's husband of almost 50 years died at age 69. The veteran singer once revealed in a 2002 interview with CBS News that Doo cheated on her regularly and even left her while she was giving birth.

Advertisement
Loretta Lynn and Oliver "Doo" Lynn at the Country & Western Music Awards, Hollywood, California, February 27, 1975 | Photo: Getty Images

Loretta Lynn and Oliver "Doo" Lynn at the Country & Western Music Awards, Hollywood, California, February 27, 1975 | Photo: Getty Images

Despite the fact that they fought frequently, she said that "he never hit me one time that I didn't hit him back twice."

In 2013, Lynn's eldest daughter, Betty Sue, died of emphysema. She was 64. The "One's on the Way" singer took to Twitter at the time to thank friends and fans for their prayers and kind thoughts.

Advertisement

Betty Sue usually helped her mother with her business. At the point when Jack died, she spoke for her mom saying:

"Mother's strength will pull her through. She's been sick and she works too hard, but Mother's going to be fine."

Betty Sue likewise talked about the extraordinary bond she shared with her siblings.

"All of us kids have hung on to each other all these years and it won't be the same without Jack," she said. "But Jack went out in a blaze of glory. He just went off ridin'."

Loretta Lynn on July 4, 2003 at the Taste of Chicago in Grant Park in Chicago, Illinois | Photo: Getty Images

Loretta Lynn on July 4, 2003 at the Taste of Chicago in Grant Park in Chicago, Illinois | Photo: Getty Images

In 2016, Lynn mourned the passing of her eldest grandson, Jeffrey Allen Lynn who died unexpectedly. The 47-year-old was the eldest son of Jack.

Advertisement

Lynn, who is recognized by the strength and quality of her voice, suffered a stroke in May 2017 and then broke her hip in January 2018.

In an interview with PEOPLE, the country icon said that she has been working hard to get back out on the road since.

"I wasn't going to let it stop me," she insisted. "You just can't sit down and say 'Hey, take me.'"

When Lynn realized that she was having a stroke, she instantly thought about her career.

"I wondered if I could sing. Mommy said I was born singin'. That's all I've ever done. I couldn't believe that that could be taken away," she said.

Lynn, who has sold more than 45 million albums worldwide, added that the recovery process has been tough for her.

Advertisement

"Your mind tells you, 'You can!' but your body soon tells you, 'No you can't quite do this.' Got to work at it," she continued.

After several delays because of her wellbeing, the legendary singer's new studio album, "Wouldn't It Be Great," was at last released in September 2018.

Advertisement
info
Please fill in your e-mail so we can share with you our top stories!
By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy
Advertisement
Related posts

Loretta Lynn's Granddaughter 'Got the Gift' Growing up on the Tour Bus with Granny – She Steps Out of Her Shadow

February 27, 2024

Harolyn Suzanne Nicholas' Life - Dorothy Dandridge's Daughter Died the Same Year as Her Half-Brother

November 08, 2023

Snoop Dogg’s Daughter, Cori, Shares Health Update following ‘Severe Stroke’ at 24

January 25, 2024

Snoop Dogg’s Only Daughter Returns Home after Severe Stroke at 24 — Fans Pray after Seeing Photos

February 01, 2024

‘That’s Who?’: Carrie Underwood ‘Looks So Different’ in New Photo & Fans Theorize about Her Change in Appearance

December 06, 2023

This Girl Was Abandoned by Famous Dad & Couldn't Talk about Him — As Grown-Up, She Broke Silence & Follows His Acting Footsteps

December 01, 2023

Snoop Dogg’s Daughter Suffers “Severe Stroke” at 24 — Friend Asks for Prayers

January 19, 2024

What Happened to Alan Jackson Who Disappeared from the Scenes a Year after Revealing His Diagnosis?

February 13, 2024

Am I Wrong for Kicking My Wife and Her Daughter Out of My House in the Middle of the Night?

January 19, 2024

Alan Jackson's Son-in-Law Died at 28 after an Accident – What Happened That Tragic Day

February 12, 2024

Sue Bownds Is Rebel Wilson's Mother Who Works as an AKC Dog Judge

November 29, 2023

Elizabeth Ashley Wharton Is a Bassist – Facts about Vince Neil's Daughter

December 01, 2023

‘Grease’ Star Stockard Channing Changed after Moving to Another Country & Her Partner’s Death – What Happened to Her

February 15, 2024

‘Grease’ Star Stockard Channing Changed after Moving to Another Country & Her Partner’s Death – What Happened to Her

February 14, 2024