Barbara Streisand has shared a touching tribute to her A star is born costar, the late Kris Kristofferson.

Streisand, 82, took to Instagram on Sunday evening, September 29, to mourn the country singer who died at his home a day earlier at the age of 88.

Sharing a screenshot of the A star is born album cover, released in 1976 to coincide with the film’s release, and a more recent recording of the pair performing together, Streisand reflected on her early impressions of Kristofferson.

“The first time I saw Kris perform at the Troubadour club in LA I knew he was something special. Barefoot and strumming his guitar, he seemed like the perfect choice for a script I was developing, which eventually became a script A star is born,” she captioned the post. “In the movie, Kris and I sang the song I wrote for the main love theme of the movie, ‘Evergreen.’

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She continued: “For my last concert in 2019 in London’s Hyde Park, I asked Kris to join me on stage to celebrate our other A star is born duet, “Lost Inside Of You.” He was as charming as ever, and the audience showered him with applause. It was a joy to see him receive the recognition and love he so deserved.”

Streisand closed the post by paying her respects to Kristofferson’s family.

“My thoughts go out to Kris’ wife, Lisa, who I know supported him in every way,” Streisand wrote.

Kristofferson’s family announced the tragic news of his death in a statement posted via Instagram on Saturday, September 28. “It is with heavy hearts that we share the news that our husband/father/grandfather, Kris Kristofferson, passed away peacefully on Saturday. 28 at home,” his family said. “We are all so blessed for our time with him. Thank you for loving him all these years, and when you see a rainbow, know that he is smiling at us all.”

The post, which featured a black and white photo of Kristofferson, concluded: “The family requests privacy during this time.”

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Several high-profile music stars including Dolly Parton And Melissa Etheridgehave expressed their sadness since the tragic news broke. Parton, 78, wrote via Instagram Stories on Sunday: “What a great loss, what a great writer, what a great actor, what a great friend. I will always love you, Dolly.’

Etheridge, 63, shared a sweet black and white photo of her posing with Kristofferson. “I loved this man, his talent, his spirit and his beautiful heart,” she wrote on Sunday via X. “Have a safe journey, my friend.”

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The 1976 A star is bornwhich has been remade four times, including the 2018 starring version Lady Gaga And Bradley Cooperfeatured the No. 1 song “Love Theme From A Star is Born,” written by Streisand. The song received critical acclaim and won Streisand a Grammy Award in 1978 and an Oscar for Best Original Song at the 1977 Academy Awards.

The film itself also received an iconic reception, winning four Golden Globe awards in 1977. The film’s plot follows an alcoholic musician, played by Kristofferson in the 1976 version, who falls in love with an up-and-coming young singer, played by Streisand.