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Country legend dies at 94 as daughters share heartbreaking tribute

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Country legend Buck White has died at the age of 94

Country legend Buck White has died at the age of 94 after his daughters referred to him as a “great dad.”

The Whites artist died around 8 a.m. on Monday, according to a statement released by his daughters Sharon, Cheryl, Rosie and Melissa via their frequent collaborator and Sharon’s husband, Rick Skaggs’ Facebook.

“He was a great father who taught us by example to always put Jesus first. His great loves were the Lord, our mother, his family and music,” the family wrote.

“Most people will remember him not only for being a great musician and entertainer, but also for being fun-loving and full of mischief. He lived a full life and ended it well,” the statement continued. “We are so grateful for his 94 years on this earth.”

His family has not released any further details about his death.

He is best known for his work with The Whites, which included him and his daughters Cheryl and Sharon.

The three performed together after coming to Nashville in 1971 to pursue a music career The country standard time.

The group earned a CMA nomination for Vocal Group of the Year and the Horizon/New Artist awards.

Prior to the family act, which debuted in 1983, White had a solo career in the 1970s under the name Buck White & the Down Home Folks. Legacy.com.

Country legend Buck White has died at the age of 94

“He was a great father who taught us by example to always put Jesus first. His great loves were the Lord, our mother, his family and music,” the family wrote.

“He was a great father who taught us by example to always put Jesus first. His great loves were the Lord, our mother, his family and music,” the family wrote. “We are so grateful for his 94 years on this earth.” (photo L-R: Cheryl, Buck, Ricky Skaggs and Sharon)

The Whites joined the Grand Ole Opry in 1984 after their second album, Forever You, was released.

White was the oldest member of the Opry until his death.

He had previously said that he always “dreamed” of joining the Opry and that his mother “always played it on the radio.”

The musical institution honored the musician, writing on X: ‘Thank you for all the music, memories, laughter and for “Doing It By The Book”, Buck White. We will miss you.’

The Whites’ last album was released in 2000, and according to Legacy.com, only Sharon went on to pursue a solo career.

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