Peter Cooper, a well-known personality in the country music industry for being a music journalist, singer, and executive for the Country Hall of Fame, has passed away at the age of 52.
Last week, the musician's friends, fans, and family have been worried and keeping him in their thoughts after he suffered from a severe head injury.
Over the past few days after his fall, he was reportedly in critical condition, but people who were able to visit him in the hospital noted that he showed signs of responsiveness.
Unfortunately, a statement from his family shocked the industry today as they announced that Cooper died in his sleep last night.
"We so appreciate the kind words and prayers you have offered over the past few days. Please know that they have provided Peter and us with much comfort," they wrote. (via Middletown Press)
The family is planning to have a "celebration of life" in early 2023 and they will release more details in the future.
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Who Was Peter Cooper?
According to Variety, Cooper was a popular figure in the country music scene as he was a music journalist who previously worked for the Tennessean for over 14 years (2000 to 2014).
After leaving the newspaper company, he decided to join the staff of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum where he worked as a producer, writer, and senior director.
Despite him working mostly behind the scenes, many of his outputs can be seen throughout the museum and in programs.
It appears that he was fitting for the role of a music journalist and executive for Country Hall as he was an experienced musician who was nominated for a Grammy Award.
He was a singer-songwriter, producer, and performer. His co-produced song, "I Love: Tom T. Hall's Songs of Fox Hollow," received a nod from the coveted awards show in 2012.
Throughout his music career, he had three albums under his belt and another three with Eric Brace. His last project was released in 2017 titled "Profiles in Courage, Frailty and Discomfort."
While working as a writer for the Tennessean, he decided to juggle his profession in writing and being a bassist in 2006 in Todd Snider's band. He was featured in his television performances like "The Tonight Show" and David Letterman's late-night program.
In lieu of flowers, Cooper's family asked the public to donate to the Baker Cooper fund for his son's education or to the Hall of Fame and Museum.
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