Mac Davis Death – Dead | Obituary – Passed Away
Mac Davis Death – Dead: A great loss was made known to InsideEko. As friends and families of the deceased are mourning the passing of their loved and cherished Mac Davis.
Very sad! I heard earlier that legendary singer, songwriter and actor, Mac Davis has passed away after heart surgery. I grew up watching The Mac Davis show and loving his talent. This is heartbreaking! I also want to add that we have lost the great musical pioneer Helen Reddy, who I also greatly admired and respected. Truly a sad evening
SAD TO REPORT.
American music icon Mac Davis passed away in Nashville — this following heart surgery.
The announcement was made by Davis’ long-time manager and friend Jim Morey, who said Davis was surrounded by family at the time of his passing.
“Mac Davis has been my client for over 40 years, and more importantly, my best friend,” Morey said.
“He was a music legend, but his most important work was that as a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend.
I will miss laughing about our many adventures on the road and his insightful sense of humor.”
During a five-decade career, Davis made his mark as a songwriter, Grammy nominated recording artist, film actor, Broadway musical star, television personality and music publisher.
Among his classic songs are “In the Ghetto,” “Memories,” “Baby Don’t Get Hooked on Me,” “A Little Less Conversation,” “I Believe in Music,” “Something’s Burning” and “It’s Hard to Be Humble.”
His songs were recorded by such greats as Elvis Presley, Kenny Rogers, Dolly Parton, Bruno Mars, Glen Campbell, Tammy Wynette, Avicii, Andy Williams, Conway Twitty, Tom Jones, Johnny Cash, Bobby Blue Bland, Merle Haggard, and O.C. Smith.
Mac Davis recorded 20 albums and charted more than 40 singles.
Mac Davis was 78.
HE WILL BE MISSED.
WE LOST MAC DAVIS
This year just gets worse with each passing day, doesn’t it?
Mac Davis has died after he being in critical condition following heart surgery. He was 78.
Before he was known as a singer for his number one hit, “Baby, Don’t Get Hooked On Me,” he wrote some classics for Elvis, including “In The Ghetto” and “A Little Less Conversation.”
Davis also worked on TV and starred opposite Nick Nolte in “North Dallas Forty.”
He had his biggest success as a country music star. May this gentleman R.I.P.
we can’t possibly tell you of the hurt we have telling you of the passing of our dear dear friend Mac Davis! Mac recorded over 12 albums at FAME. No artist ever did more for FAME.. He was a Hall family member!! We cannot ever say how much he meant to Muscle Shoals!! RIP MAC DAVIS!! we love you!!
Totally broken-hearted that my dear friend Mac Davis left for home this evening. My thoughts and prayers are with his incredible wife Lise and their family. Gone but never forgotten.
Totally broken-hearted that my dear friend Mac Davis left for home this evening. My thoughts and prayers are with his incredible wife Lise and their family. Gone but never forgotten. pic.twitter.com/sWntL5P2KX
— TG Sheppard (@TGSheppardmusic) September 30, 2020
“And when I die you can bury me in Lubbock, Texas in my jeans”
Mac Davis has died. A music legend, Lubbock son and West Texas Walk of Fame member. What a life and career. Gone too soon. Statement from his manager:
“And when I die you can bury me in Lubbock, Texas in my jeans”
Mac Davis has died. A music legend, Lubbock son and West Texas Walk of Fame member. What a life and career. Gone too soon. Statement from his manager: pic.twitter.com/1NEvNhupPd
— James Eppler (@JamesEppler) September 30, 2020
Mac Davis, renowned for writing such hits as “In the Ghetto” and “A Little Less Conversation” for Elvis Presley, as well as commanding his own five-decade career that spanned the stage and big and small screen, died tonight following heart surgery. He was 78
Rest In Peace
Mac Davis, renowned for writing such hits as “In the Ghetto” and “A Little Less Conversation” for Elvis Presley, as well as commanding his own five-decade career that spanned the stage and big and small screen, died tonight following heart surgery. He was 78
Rest In Peace pic.twitter.com/tB4hK01sJY
— Stone (@stonecold2050) September 30, 2020
This is such a drag. RIP to the incredible #MacDavis. Thank you for your incredible songs and your kindness to me. It was an honor to hear you tell me stories.
This is such a drag. RIP to the incredible #MacDavis. Thank you for your incredible songs and your kindness to me. It was an honor to hear you tell me stories. pic.twitter.com/8UEb5LXSKt
— Richard Marx (@richardmarx) September 30, 2020
Mac Davis died tonight too!! He was a prolific songwriter and had 38 songs of his own on the charts. He also stared some good movies, like North Dallas 40. He wrote the classic song “in the ghetto”
Mac Davis died tonight too!! He was a prolific songwriter and had 38 songs of his own on the charts. He also stared some good movies, like North Dallas 40. He wrote the classic song “in the ghetto”. pic.twitter.com/uvianh3xcY
— William Morgan (@reno30) September 30, 2020
We are heartbroken by the passing of legendary singer-songwriter and former #CMAawards host Mac Davis. Our sincere condolences go out to his family and friends during this difficult time.
We are heartbroken by the passing of legendary singer-songwriter and former #CMAawards host Mac Davis. Our sincere condolences go out to his family and friends during this difficult time. pic.twitter.com/nWgkkTLBiQ
— CMA Country Music (@CountryMusic) September 30, 2020
We are sorry to report that legendary singer/songwriter Mac Davis is critically ill following heart surgery in Nashville.
Your love and prayers will be deeply appreciated at this time. #PrayForMacDavis 🙏
Thank you,
The Davis Family
We are sorry to report that legendary singer/songwriter Mac Davis is critically ill following heart surgery in Nashville.
Your love and prayers will be deeply appreciated at this time. #PrayForMacDavis 🙏Thank you,
The Davis Family
— Mac Davis (@OfficialMDavis1) September 28, 2020
Very sad tonight! I just heard that legendary singer, songwriter and actor, Mac Davis has passed away after heart surgery. I grew up watching The Mac Davis show and loving his talent. This is heartbreaking!
Very sad tonight! I just heard that legendary singer, songwriter and actor, Mac Davis has passed away after heart surgery. I grew up watching The Mac Davis show and loving his talent. This is heartbreaking!
— Travis Tritt (@Travistritt) September 30, 2020
Having heard about this great loss, the family of this individual is passing through pains, mourning the unexpected passing of their beloved.
This departure was confirmed through social media posts made by Twitter users who pour out tributes, and condolences to the family of the deceased.
We are still working on getting more details about the death, as a family statement on the death is yet to be released.