Loretta Lynn Remembered: Photos Of The Country Icon After Her Death At 90

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Loretta Lynn: A Life In Photos

Loretta Lynn: A Life In Photos — Loretta Lynn was a Nashville legend, born April 13, 1932 in Kentucky. The singer-songwriter died on Oct. 4, 2022 in her Hurricane Mills, Tennessee home. She was 90 years old.

Loretta’s career spanned over 6 decades, and included hits like “You Ain’t Woman Enough (To Take My Man)“, “Don’t Come Home A-Drinkin’ (With Lovin’ on Your Mind)“, “One’s on the Way”, “Fist City” and “Coal Miner’s Daughter.” The 1980 film Coal Miner’s Daughter was based on her life story.

Through the years, Loretta earned numerous honors. She was a 3 time Grammy winner, and only female ACM Artist of the Decade (1970s). Loretta had 24 No. 1 hit singles and 11 number one albums under her belt.

She ended her 57-year touring career in 2018, after suffering a stroke in 2017 and breaking her hip the next year. Her 50th studio album and last release, Still Woman Enough, came out in 2021.

Let’s take a look back at Loretta Lynn’s life and career. Remember the country icon in photos here.

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Loretta Lynn & Conway Twitty

Loretta Lynn & Conway Twitty — Country music singers Loretta Lynn, left, and Conway Twitty pose with their trophy at the American Music Awards in Los Angeles in Feb. 1975. The duet won favorite duo group or chorus.

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Loretta Lynn & Conway Twitty Perform

Loretta Lynn & Conway Twitty Perform — Loretta Lynn and Conway Twitty perform at the Gospel Music Association Awards in Nashville in 1977. They had the whole audience going.

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Loretta Lynn Wins A 1984 AMA

Loretta Lynn Wins A 1984 AMA — Loretta Lynn poses with her Award of Merit at the 12th annual American Music Awards in 1984. She wore a sparkling dress and had her hair down naturally.

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Loretta Lynn At The 1981 Oscars

Loretta Lynn At The 1981 Oscars — Loretta Lynn arrives at the Los Angeles Music Center for the 53rd annual Academy Awards in 1981. Coal Miner’s Daughter, based on her life story, was nominated for Best Picture that year.

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Loretta Lynn In 1981

Loretta Lynn In 1981 — Loretta Lynn celebrated her Native American heritage at her ranch in Hurricane Mills, Tennessee on Nov. 16, 1981. She wore a western-style dress in front of a carved pole, which appeared to be an homage to a totem pole.

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Loretta Lynn & Little Richard

Loretta Lynn & Little Richard — Loretta Lynn wrapped Little Richard in a hug as they attended the opening of Country Star at Universal Studios in Hollywood. Talk about star power!

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Loretta Lynn In 2003

Loretta Lynn In 2003 — Loretta Lynn took the stage during the ‘Taste Of Chicago’ event on Jun. 28, 2003. Her yellow jacket was decorated with embroidery of butterflies and flowers.

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Loretta Lynn At The 2003 Kennedy Center Honors

Loretta Lynn At The 2003 Kennedy Center Honors — Loretta Lynn glittered at the 2003 Kennedy Center Honors in Washington D.C. on Dec. 7, 2003. She looked like a fairy godmother in her gold and green gown.

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Loretta Lynn In 2004

Loretta Lynn In 2004 — Loretta Lynn performed to a sold-out crowd during her show in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina on Aug. 7, 2004. Her sparkling pink dress was just delightful.

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Loretta Lynn In 2016

Loretta Lynn In 2016 — Loretta Lynn poses for a photo at the Municipal Auditorium in Nashville in 2016. Her white lace dress was so dreamy.

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Loretta Lynn Backstage

Loretta Lynn Backstage — The legend. Loretta Lynn posed for a photo at the Municipal Auditorium in Nashville in 2016.

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