The country singer and “Blade” actor was 88 years old

(This story has been updated to correct a typo.)

Singer-songwriter Kris Kristofferson, whose poignant lyrics made him a country music legend and whose rugged good looks earned Hollywood movie stars in the 1970s, has died. He was 88.

Kristofferson died Saturday at his home in Maui, Hawaii, a representative for Kristofferson confirmed to People Magazine and Variety. A cause of death was not given.

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