His 1993 debut single ‘Should’ve Been A Cowboy’ will live on forever, and it’s no exaggeration to say that Toby Keith is one of the greatest artists the country genre has ever produced. With over 40 million albums sold and more than ten billion streams, Toby’s legacy is immortalized.
The 62-year-old singer was bold, brash, and never backed down or slowed down for anyone. However, when he was diagnosed with stomach cancer in 2021, we noticed a visible change in his appearance as he became noticeably thinner.
Many of us empathized with him and watched him battle against the vile cancer.
He underwent surgeries, chemo, and radiation — but it didn’t help.
During this difficult time, Toby always made sure to keep his fans updated on his condition. Last month, the singer once again talked about his health, in an interview with the NBC affiliate KUSA.
“It’s a lot of dark hallways,” Keith said.