Kinky Friedman — the Texas-raised musician, writer, satirist, dog lover, gubernatorial candidate and overall provocateur — died after a battle with Parkinson’s on Thursday at his Echo Hill Ranch in TX, according to a post on his X account.
He was 79. To say Friedman was larger-than-life was an understatement. His quick wit was as ubiquitous as his cowboy hat and cigar.
He was often more colorful than his famous friends such as Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson, Larry McMurtry and Billy Bob Thornton.
His persona made him a lively guest on late night shows such as The Late Show With David Letterman and The Tonight Show Starring Jay Leno.
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