Toby Keith fans were aware that he was sick, having battled stomach cancer, but the loss of the country music icon still came as a surprise to many.
Looking back at Toby Keith’s musical history, it’s clear how catchy his music was. Not only did we sing along to his songs on the radio, but we also danced to them at home.
Sadly, Toby Keith passed away on February 5, 2024. The news was shocking to fans, especially those who attended his final performance.
Just a few hours before his passing, he uploaded a video of that last performance to Instagram, almost as if he were saying goodbye in a special way. In the caption of his final video, he wrote, “And that’s a wrap on the weekend, y’all. Back to it.”
Fans expressed their shock and sadness at his passing. One fan mentioned how unimaginable it was to be in the crowd, only to wake up the next day and realize they had lost someone so special.
Keith also released a new song in December titled “Don’t Let the Old Man in.” For fans everywhere, the song now holds a special meaning they didn’t realize at first. The lyrics emphasize the importance of getting everything you can out of life and embracing it. His words, “Toast each sundown with wine and don’t let the old man in,” will echo in the ears of his fans for years to come.