David Allan Coe died on April 29, 2026. The public reports indicate he died in an ICU, but the specific cause of death has not been disclosed publicly as of now. His passing was confirmed by his wife and reported by major outlets, with Rolling Stone cited in several articles.[1][3][4]
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Country singer David Allan Coe, who wrote “Take This Job and Shove It″ and had hits like “You Never Even Called Me By My Name," has died. Here’s what to know.
www.fox13news.comDavid Allan Coe the outlaw country singer who wrote Take This Job and Shove It and Would You Lay With Me died on April 29 2026 at the age of 86. His wife Kimberly confirmed the news to Rolling Stone.
artvoice.comThe singer-songwriter was known for hits such as ‘You Never Even Called Me by My Name.’
parade.comOver a career that spans nearly six decades, Coe released more than 40 albums and remained a central figure for the outlaw genre
www.independent.co.ukAnother music legend gone, what a loss
www.express.co.ukDavid Allan Coe, one of country's most enduring outlaws, died April 29th in the hospital after a stay in intensive care.
countrycentral.comA rep confirmed to ‘Rolling Stone’ that David Allen Coe died while being treated in an intensive care unit on April 29, 2026. Details ahead.
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