American country musician John Anderson has died at the age of 71.

American country singer John Anderson has died at the age of 71. This was reported by Rolling Stone magazine on October 21, citing a representative of the musician.

The singer's family confirmed his death on social media. The actor died on October 21, the cause of death is not specified. Relatives noted that his voice and songs resonated with many listeners, and the musician's main legacy was love and memories.

"To the whole world, he was a talented country music artist whose voice and songs touched many lives. It was much bigger for us. He was the heart of our family, he made us laugh, loved us dearly and made every ordinary moment special," the family said in a statement.

Country singer Parker McCollum also expressed his sorrow over Anderson's death. He said that he had seen the musician on October 18, and called him a legend.

Anderson was a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame. For almost 50 years of his career, he has released 22 studio albums and recorded about 20 hits, including Wild and Blue, Swingin’, Black Sheep and Seminole Wind.