Country music star Reba McEntire has spoken out to say that the late Kenny Rogers took the time to help her out in 1991 after a plane crash killed eight members of her team, including her manager.
While honoring Rogers months after he passed away at the age of 81, McEntire recalled a television movie that she filmed in November of 1991. This was just seven months after the devastating plane crash shook her to her core.
“Kenny saved my sanity in ’91 when he asked me to come do The Gambler movie,” she told Taste of Country. “I was still in a state of disbelief and not knowing what I’m gonna do moving forward after the plane crash.”
“I miss him so much,” McEntire added of Rogers. “He’s such a special person and a big-hearted giver.”
In March of 1991, a plane crashed into a mountain near the United States–Mexico border killing all 10 people onboard, including eight of McEntire’s band members.
“She was very close to all of them. Some of them had been with her for years,” a representative for McEntire told the Los Angeles Times at the time. “Reba is totally devastated by this. It’s like losing part of your family. Right now she just wants to get back to Nashville.”
Earlier this year, McEntire paid tribute to those who died in an Instagram post.
“29 years ago today, I lost my friends in a plane crash. The timing of Mama’s passing with that anniversary seems appropriate,” McEntire wrote on Instagram on March 16. “I know they’re all in Heaven together and taking care of each other. Let’s keep finding ways to take care of each other down here on earth and never take one moment with our loved ones for granted.”
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Days later, McEntire honored Rogers after his passing.
“Kenny, Go rest high on that mountain. Please tell mama and daddy hi for me. Thank you for your friendship and your love,” she wrote. “We are going to miss you but we are so happy you’re singing with the Angels in heaven. Can’t wait to see you again one of these days. Rest in peace my friend.”
This piece originally appeared in UpliftingToday.com and is used by permission.
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