Born today in 1937, country music legend Merle Haggard, has reportedly died.

Recently, Haggard had health issues that caused him to cancel shows.  He had been hospitalized with double pneumonia December of last year.

The internet is sketchy with information at this time.  It is said that Haggard had been in the care of Hospice.

Merle Haggard reportedly died today on his 79 birthday.

 

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