The music world is holding its breath as heartbreaking news emerges about Grammy-winning singer Rita Coolidge, now 80 years old. A voice that defined a generation with timeless hits like “We’re All Alone” and “(Your Love Has Lifted Me) Higher and Higher”, Rita is now facing a difficult and deeply personal health battle.
The update came from her daughter, Casey Kristofferson, who opened up publicly for the first time—sharing that her beloved mother’s condition has worsened in recent weeks. Though she didn’t disclose specific details, her words were filled with emotion, calling on fans to lift Rita in “prayer and peace” during what she described as “an incredibly fragile time.”
For fans who have followed Rita Coolidge’s journey—from her early days alongside Joe Cocker and Kris Kristofferson, to her powerful solo career—this news is more than just a health update. It’s a reminder that behind the legendary voice and iconic legacy is a woman, a mother, and a soul now in need of strength and support.
Messages of love are already pouring in from across the music world as fans and fellow artists rally behind Rita and her family.