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Country music star Toby Keith died on Monday at the age of 62 after a long battle with stomach cancer. Now, former NFL quarterback Brett Favre is speaking out to reveal new details about Keith's final days.
Favre speaks candidly about Keith's final days
Favre, 54, told TMZ Sports that he was a close friend of Keith and last spoke to him just days before his death.
“I think he was tired at the end,” Favre said. “He told me that when we had our conversation, he said, 'Brett… whatever happens, I'm OK with it.'
Favre went on to say that he was hopeful that Keith had “turned the corner” regarding his health despite appearing ill at his December shows in Las Vegas, Nevada. However, during their last conversation, it was clear that Keith was not feeling well.
“He said, 'I quit chemotherapy and it's probably going to do me more harm than the cancer did,'” Favre continued. “I just wish I didn't leave it too late, but…I'm grateful I got the chance to play some shows,” he said. “I'm done with them.
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Favre praises Keith
Favre also praised Keith for the way he handled his battle with stomach cancer.
“[Keith] “I handled it with grace and faith and family and stood up to cancer as best I could,” he said, adding that he and the country music singer bonded over golf. Although Favre couldn't “remember a good or bad shot he took,” he remembers his positive attitude.
“I can just remember him smiling, and everyone was hollering and screaming and having so much fun,” he said before describing Keith as someone who was “a lot of fun” and “an entertainer” to the end.
“He was the best,” Favre concluded.
Check out Favre's full comments on this in the video below.
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Shout out to Keith pouring in
The world was devastated when Keith's family announced his death earlier this week.
“Toby Keith passed away peacefully last night on February 5 surrounded by his family,” they said in a statement, according to People magazine. “He fought his battle with grace and courage. Please respect his family’s privacy at this time.
In the days since his death, tributes have poured in for Keith.
“Toby Keith was a patriot, and he didn’t care who had a problem with it,” country music star John Rich told Fox News.
Rich later added: “I woke up to the terrible news that our friend and legend @tobykeith has passed away from cancer.” Social media. He was a true patriot, a first-rate singer-songwriter, and a larger-than-life man. We will miss him very much.”
Reba McEntire also paid tribute to Keith, saying, “We will miss him so much, not only as a friend but also as a fellow performer and someone in the music business and from Oklahoma.”
“But he doesn't have to fight anymore, he doesn't have to be in pain anymore,” she added of Keith. “I hope to see him one day in heaven. Thank God we have his wonderful music to accompany us, even though he is not with us on earth.
Keith was a true legend, and there will never be anyone like him. Please join us in saying a prayer for Favre and his other loved ones during this difficult time.
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