NEW YORK (AP) — Response to the death of Kris Kristofferson. The singer-songwriter and actor died Saturday at the age of 88 at his home in Hawaii, surrounded by family.

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“The first time I saw Kris perform at the Troubadour club in LA I knew he was something special.” — Barbra Streisand, Kristofferson’s co-star in “A Star is Born,” on X and Instagram.

“Right now I’m on a small boat between Ustica and Palermo listening to ‘Me and Bobby McGee’ and thinking about Kris Kristofferson. Just like half the world. I was lucky enough to work with Kris. He was a poet. Real. Inside and outside. And a damn good actor, a remarkable screen presence. Spending time with Kris when we made ‘Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore’ was one of the highlights of my life.” — Martin Scorsese in a statement.

‘We lost a fellow Highwayman today. Godspeed, Kris.” — Kristofferson’s bandmate Jimmy Webb, on X and Facebook.

“I loved this man, his talent, his spirit and his beautiful heart. Have a safe trip, my friend.” — Melissa Etheridge on X.

“What a great loss. What a great writer. What a great actor. What a great friend. I will always love you, Dolly.’ — Dolly Parton on X.

“An epic human being with the biggest heart. you will be so missed. rest assured, my friend.” — LeAnn Rimes Cibrian on X.

“What a gentleman, kind soul and a lover of words. I’m so glad I met him and was around him. One of my favorite people. Rest in peace, Kris.” — Reba McEntire on X.

‘Poet, sweet person, road scholar, old school student.’ — Josh Brolin on Instagram.

“This legend was so good to me when we worked on Dreamer together. What an honor to have spent time in his presence.” — Dakota Fanning on Instagram.