Johnny Cash Has Died

KFWB Los Angeles | 09/14/03

[Keith in Iowa]

List of deceased celebritys: http://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Recent_celebrity_deaths

[Ed_in_NJ]

Complications from diabetes.

[happygrl]

He's looked like he was 71 for the last 30 years.

The Man in Black has left the stage.

[JohnHuang2]

Johnny will be sorely missed. Very sad news.

[tdadams]

That's not true. I saw him about five years ago and he looked stout and healthy. It's only been about the last three years that he's really aged.

[EternalVigilance]

The Man in Black

No voice like his
In all the land
He was given incredible gifts
From the Almighty's Hand

He made a burning ring of fire real
His gospel song it rang so true
When he belted out a love song
It cut right into you

He wore black
Like you, in a sinner's shoes he'd stood
Yet, somehow you knew
The man's heart was good

Prison cells, bars or heartbreak
The sound of a far off train
With his love for God and America
Johnny Cash reigned..

Thomas C. Hoefling aka EV

R.I.P. Johnny...

[NCjim]

My prayers for the Man in Black. We will miss you, Johnny!

[happygrl]

BTW, as I recall, didn't the Man in Black attire start during the Viet Nam War ?

Anyone remember ?

[Fraulein]

Very sad indeed.

[kingu]

Fox news has the story up here...

"Johnny died due to complications from diabetes, which resulted in respiratory failure," said Cash's manager, Lou Robin, in a press release issued by Baptist Hospital in Nashville.

The release said Cash died at the hospital at 1 a.m. EDT. He was released from Baptist on Wednesday where he had spent two weeks being treated for an unspecified stomach ailment.

"I hope that friends and fans of Johnny will pray for the Cash family to find comfort during this very difficult time," Robin said

[FlyVet]

It's only been about the last three years that he's really aged.

Maybe cuz he lost his partner. Maybe he gets to join her now, out there in the universe somewhere.

[hellinahandcart]

He's with June now.

She was a customer at the shop where I worked in the early 90s, he was always with her, and I swear they were the NICEST people you'd ever want to meet. I'm very sad.

[djf]

Back about '71 I had a ticket to see him in Rochester, but he got sick and cancelled. Always much regretted that.

RIP, Johnny, keep singin and strummin!

[kattracks]

Country singer Johnny Cash dies at 71


The Associated Press
9/12/2003, 6:04 a.m. ET


NEW YORK (AP) — Johnny Cash, a towering figure in American music spanning country, rock and folk and known worldwide as "The Man in Black," has died, according to hospital officials in Nashville, Tenn. He was 71.

"Johnny died due to complications from diabetes, which resulted in respiratory failure," said Cash's manager, Lou Robin, in a press release issued by Baptist Hospital in Nashville.

The release said Cash died at the hospital at 1 a.m. EDT. He was released from Baptist on Wednesday where he had spent two weeks being treated for an unspecified stomach ailment.

"I hope that friends and fans of Johnny will pray for the Cash family to find comfort during this very difficult time," Robin said.

[MasonGal]

Yep - I'm finding it harder and harder to get a good night's sleep these days. It could be that it's my age, etc. - but I also think it's the times we live in anymore---it seems as if it's a little bit more difficult to laugh and smile these days. Probably just me - I guess -

[John W]

I Keep a Close Watch on This Heart Of Mine
I Keep my Eyes open all The Time
I Keep The Ends Out for The Tie That Binds
Because your Mine I Walk The Line

I Find It Very Very Easy To Be True
I Find Myself Alone When The Day Is Through
Yes, I'll Admit That I'm A Fool For You
Because Your Mine I walk The Line

As Sure as Night Is Dark And Day Is Light
I Keep You On My Mind Both Day And Night
And Happiness I've Known Proves That It's Right
Because Your Mine I Walk The Line

You've Got A Way To Keep Me On your Side
You Give Me Cause For Love That I Can't Hide
For You I Know I'd Even Try To Turn The Tide
Because Your Mine I Walk The Line

I Keep A Close Watch On This Heart Of Mine
I Keep My Eyes Wide Open All The Time
I Keep The Ends Out For The Tie That Binds
Because Your Mine I Walk The Line

[M.K. Borders]

Mother Maybell, then June, now Johnny.
This world has gotten a little darker.

But God is going to be getting some really great shows!

[Jeff Gordon]

A very nice tibute to a great American. Thank you.

[kingu]

Night everyone.. Hopefully no other Johns pass away before I wake up.

[BlessedBeGod]

Prayers for him and his family.