Toby Keith's social media post shows him performing a day before his death, fans call it 'devastating'
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA: Toby Keith’s final Instagram post, shared on February 4, has left his fans emotional.
The online share showed him performing seemingly at the Las Vegas Park MGM Hotel in December 2023, Daily Mail reported.
The caption of the short clip read, “And that’s a wrap on the weekend, y’all. Back to it,” as it suggested that the music legend was hopeful about the future and intended to perform more.
However, his death due to cancer at the age of 62 has shattered his fans.
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Internet reacts
One fan in the comment section of the online post shared, “I don’t understand how someone can put on a show like that and die of cancer the next day? How does this happen overnight? Obviously, he was sick for a long time but how do you go from being able to put on a show one night and cancer taking you the next? Surreal.”
A second one wrote, “I couldn’t imagine being in that crowd and waking up the next day realizing you just saw him for the last time…devastating.”
A third one said, “Look at Toby holding his American flag guitar up. It's not lightweight for sure. You are seeing how strong Toby is in body and strength. Keep the prayers coming. God is on Toby Keith's side giving him his entertainment life back.”
A fourth fan stated, “I think the raising of his guitar was a final gesture to fans. I think he knew he was at the end. He went out the way he lived, graciously. May you rest in peace and may your family find peace. 😢”
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A fifth one added, “Rest in Peace Toby Keith. You fought the fight and gave it your all for one more show. Now you’re singing with the angels. Thanks for all your great songs and strength.”
A comment read, “That man lived up to every song he sang. There are not many like him anymore. Appreciate the ones we got. The real deal.”
Toby Keith disclosed his cancer diagnosis in 2022
The ‘Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue’ singer found out about his stomach cancer in 2021.
A year later, he revealed it to his fans as he reportedly noted, “Last fall I was diagnosed with stomach cancer. I’ve spent the last 6 months receiving chemo, radiation, and surgery. So far, so good. I need time to breathe, recover, and relax.”
Also, he praised his wife Tricia Lucus following his cancer diagnosis.
Keith reportedly said, “She's been a trouper. She's the best nurse. The first time we went to Houston, to the hospital, she stepped right in and she just took control and said, 'We got this. Let's go.’ So she's like, 'We're going to get this, and don't worry about it.’”
