Toby Keith passed away after a long battle with stomach cancer.
However, before his passing, his longtime friend Brett Favre claimed that he was already "tired" after he stopped getting chemotherapy.
Toby Keith 'Tired' Before His Death
Speaking to TMZ Sports, the former NFL quarterback Brett Favre claimed that at the end he believes that Toby Keith was "just tired."
He did say that to me when we had our conversation, he said, 'Brett... whatever happens, I'm okay with it.'" he told the outlet.
Favre revealed that he would call the singer every three months to check on his condition, but it was only very late when he learned that he stopped treatment.
"He said, 'I quit chemo and it probably did more damage to me than the cancer did,'" Favre remembered. "And he said, 'I just hope I didn't quit it too late, but... I'm thankful I got a chance to play some shows. I finished them.'"
Favre remembers Keith "smiling, and had everyone hooting and hollering and having a lot of fun," before adding describing him as the "best."
Toby Keith Celebrity Net Worth 2024
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Toby Keith's net worth before his death is estimated to be $400 million.
This is attributed to the success of his music career and music catalog. Keith has released 19 studio albums, five compilation albums, and two Christmas albums. He sold more than 40 million albums after charting 61 singles on the Hot Country Songs chart.
He also has 20 Country No. 1 hits with more than 20 Top 10 songs. He was even awarded with the National Medal of Arts by former President Donald Trump in 2021.
Toby Keith died on Feb. 5, 2024, after a long battle with stomach cancer.
On Instagram, Keith's family shared a statement about his death.
"He fought his fight with grace and courage," the statement said, revealing that he was surrounded by his family on his deathbed. "Please respect the privacy of his family at this time."
His friends in the industry have posted tributes since his passing. Blake Shelton was one of them.
"Even though I knew about your battle these last few months I still never imagined this day. Anyone who knew you knows what I mean. You were the toughest man I ever met. Thank you brother for being a friend, a hero and an inspiration. There will never be another Toby Keith," he said in a tweet.
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