Country music legend Loretta Lynn has sadly passed away aged 90, her family have confirmed. The Coal Miner's Daughter singer, whose songs about life and love made her a music legend, died at her home in Hurricane Mills, Tennessee, her family said in a statement provided to The Associated Press.
Loretta was surrounded by family when she passed away and her family have asked for privacy as they grieve the loss of Loretta. They said a memorial will be announced at a later date. The sad news of Loretta's death comes just days after it was reported she was planning her own funeral. A family friend told Radar Online that she also wanted to be buried next to her late children Jack Benny and Betty Sue at the family cemetery. They added: "That’s where Loretta wants her memorial service to be. She wants all of her fans to be able to attend, and there’s plenty of room at the ranch."
Her biggest hits included You Ain't Woman Enough, The Pill, Don't Come Home a Drinkin' , Rated X and Coal Miner's Daughter. During her career, Loretta was nominated 18 times for a Grammy and won three. She amassed an incredible 21 number one singles and 11 number one albums.