Country Songwriting Legend Don Schlitz, Author of 'The Gambler,' Dies at 73
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- Category: Entertainment
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-19 18:32 UTC
- Sources: Variety
Don Schlitz, Country Music Hall of Fame member and one of the most celebrated songwriters in country music history, died April 16 in a Nashville hospital following a sudden illness. He was 73 and is best known as the sole author of 'The Gambler,' as well as classics including 'Forever and Ever, Amen' and 'When You Say Nothing at All.'
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