Kris Kristofferson died on Sept. 28, 2024, with his family by his side. He was 88. Born June 22, 1936, in Brownsville, Texas, Kristofferson had a varied and successful career as a songwriter, actor and performer. A long list of his songwriting credits includes major hits for other artists: "Me and Bobby McGee," "For the Good Times" and "Sunday Mornin' Comin' Down" are just a few.