[kingu]

Damn, first John Ritter, then Johnny Cash. A sucky night so far.

[RobFromGa]

died in Nashville, TN at age of 71.

[tdadams]

So sad. Can't say this was a surprise at all though. He's been in really bad health for about three years, then his wife died a couple of months ago. I expected this to come soon after.

[Keith in Iowa]

Another just damn...first John Ritter, now this. What a day, and it's just getting started.

[Ready4Freddy]

He fought the law. And the law won.

[FlyVet]

Damn, first John Ritter, then Johnny Cash. A sucky night so far.

And always in threes. I wonder who's next in the next few days.

[MasonGal]

I couldn't sleep at all last night - got up earlier than normal and this is what I wake up to. Very emotional day yesterday - and then so far today - ...

[leadpenny]

Warren Zevon and Johnny Cash. Two memorable CD's

This should be Breaking News.

[Hillarys Gate Cult]

I remember back in 1970, Cash visited the White House and President Nixon asked him to sing "Welfare Cadillac". Cash refused.

[Chancellor Palpatine]

There's two. Who is number 3?

[Aeronaut]

R.I.P. Man in Black.

[NCjim]

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

[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

[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.

[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!

[kingu]

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

[BlessedBeGod]

Prayers for him and his family.

[prisoner6]

A very dark day for music....sigh.

Johnny Cash was one of my musical heros along with the Carter Family.

I bet Heaven is hearing some sweet songs about now, and Johnny and June are together again in God's choir.

Thank you for all the great music Johnny!

prisoner6