May 14, 2026

Country Music Legend, Don Williams Is Dead

By Farouk Mohammed

Country Music legend Don Williams has died at the age of 78, his publicist said on Friday.

The Country Music Hall Of Fame member died following a brief illness.

The US country singer and songwriter was inducted into the Country Music Hall Of Fame in 2010, and sang such country hits as You’re My Best Friend, Love Me Over Again and I’m Just A Country Boy.

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