![Toby Keith](https://hollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/toby-keith-dead-ftr.jpg?quality=100)
Toby Keith tragically passed away from cancer on February 5, 2024. Take a look back at photos of his iconic career here.
Toby Keith was born on July 8, 1961 in Clinton, Oklahoma to Carolyn Joan (née Ross) and Hubert K. Covel, Jr. He got his start with his 1993 self-titled debut, followed by a string of successful albums including Boomtown, Blue Moon and Dream Walkin’. He is well known for his 90s single “Should’ve Been a Cowboy”, which holds the record of being one of the most played country tunes of the decade.
While already a household name in the early 2000s, he achieved global success with his 9/11 themed single “Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue (The Angry American).” Through his career he has released a total of 19 albums, 2 Christmas albums, and 5 compilation albums, all totaling sales 40 million albums. He has also had 20 number one hits.
In June 2022, Toby announced he had been battling stomach cancer for six months. Toby died at the age of 62 on February 5, 2024. A statement on his social media said that he “passed peacefully surrounded by his family.” Click through the gallery to see more photos of Toby.
Toby Keith performs on ‘Today’
![Toby Keith performs on ‘Today’](https://hollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/toby-keith-ss-3.jpg?w=680)
Toby Keith smiles
![Toby Keith smiles](https://hollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/toby-keith-ss-2.jpg?w=680)
Toby Keith & Tricia Lucus on a red carpet
![Toby Keith & Tricia Lucus on a red carpet](https://hollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/toby-keith-ss-1.jpg?w=680)
Toby Keith on stage
![Toby Keith on stage](https://hollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/toby-keith-ss-4.jpg?w=680)
Toby Keith with a cup
![Toby Keith with a cup](https://hollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/toby-keith-ss-5.jpg?w=680)
Toby Keith poses
![Toby Keith poses](https://hollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/toby-keith-ss-6.jpg?w=680)
Toby Keith & Tricia Lucus looking stylish
![Toby Keith & Tricia Lucus looking stylish](https://hollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/toby-keith-ss-7.jpg?w=680)
Toby Keith & Clint Eastwood smile together
![Toby Keith & Clint Eastwood smile together](https://hollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/toby-keith-ss-8.jpg?w=680)
Toby Keith sitting down
![Toby Keith sitting down](https://hollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/toby-keith-ss-9.jpg?w=680)
Toby keith singing
![Toby keith singing](https://hollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/toby-keith-ss-10.jpg?w=680)
Toby Keith at an award show
![Toby Keith at an award show](https://hollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/toby-keith-ss-11.jpg?w=680)
Toby Keith with his guitar
![Toby Keith with his guitar](https://hollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/toby-keith-ss-12.jpg?w=680)
Toby Keith rocking out
![Toby Keith rocking out](https://hollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/toby-keith-ss-13.jpg?w=680)