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Toby Keith’s Life in Photos: A Look Back at His Biggest Career Moments Before His Death
In the early ‘90s, Toby Keith shot to stardom as a country music artist with the hit “Should’ve Been a Cowboy.” In the decades that followed, he maintained his status as one of the top performers of the genre.
After battling stomach cancer, Toby’s family announced his death in February 2024.
“Toby Keith passed peacefully last night on February 5th, surrounded by his family,” the statement shared on his official X account read. “He fought his fight with grace and courage. Please respect the privacy of his family at this time.”
Scroll below for a look back at his life and career in photos.
![Toby Keith young](https://www.closerweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Toby-Keiths-Life-in-Photo-Biggest-Career-Moments-Before-Death_a77d30.jpg?fit=800%2C805&quality=86&strip=all)
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![Toby Keith wins award](https://www.closerweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Toby-Keith-Then-and-Now.jpg?fit=800%2C1061&quality=86&strip=all)
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![Toby Keith and Willie Nelson](https://www.closerweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Toby-Keith-Life-and-Career-in-Photos.jpg?fit=800%2C526&quality=86&strip=all)
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![Toby Keith holding red solo cup](https://www.closerweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Toby-Keith-Life-in-Photos.jpg?fit=800%2C887&quality=86&strip=all)
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![Toby Keith and Clint Eastwood](https://www.closerweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Toby-Keiths-Life-in-Photo-Biggest-Career-Moments-Before-Death.jpg?fit=800%2C1017&quality=86&strip=all)
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![Toby Keith at People's Choice Country Awards](https://www.closerweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Toby-Keiths-Life-in-Photo-Biggest-Career-Moments.jpg?fit=800%2C1163&quality=86&strip=all)
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