He passed away “peacefully” on Monday night, in a statement on his social media accounts and personal website.
“Toby Keith passed peacefully last night on February 5th, surrounded by his family,” the statement said. “He fought his fight with grace and courage. Please respect the privacy of his family at this time.”
ABC News reported that he was diagnosed with stomach cancer in June 2022 and was “receiving chemo, radiation, and surgery.”
Keith is known for No. 1 country hits like “Should’ve Been a Cowboy,” “Who’s Your Daddy?” and “Made in America.”
Other songs include “Red Solo Cup,” “American Soldier,” “Whiskey Girl,” and “Beer with My Horses,” a 2005 duet with Willie Nelson.
TMZ reported that Keith took home the Country Music Icon Award at the People’s Choice Country Awards 2023 last September.
After accepting the statue, he gave a speech that brought some levity to his cancer diagnosis and stunning weight loss, saying, “Bet you thought you’d never see me in skinny jeans.”
Toby Keith dies at age 62 FILE PHOTO: AUSTIN, TEXAS - OCTOBER 30: Toby Keith performs onstage during the 2021 iHeartCountry Festival Presented By Capital One at The Frank Erwin Center on October 30, 2021 in Austin, Texas. Keith died on Feb. 5, 2024 of stomach cancer. ( Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for iHeartMedia/Getty Images for iHeartMedia)
Toby Keith Receives BMI Icon Award at the 2022 BMI Country Awards NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - NOVEMBER 08: Toby Keith performs onstage for the BMI Icon Award during the 2022 BMI Country Awards at BMI on November 08, 2022 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for BMI) (Jason Kempin/Getty Images for BMI)
Country star Toby Keith shares update on stomach cancer battle Toby Keith (Terry Wyatt/Getty Images/Terry Wyatt/Getty Images)
Photos: Jerry Lee Lewis through the years 2017: Kris Kristofferson, creator of Skyville Live Wally Wilson, Jerry Lee Lewis, Waylon Payne and Toby Keith attend Skyville Live Presents a Tribute to Jerry Lee Lewis on August 24, 2017, in Nashville, Tennessee. (Rick Diamond/Getty Images for Skyville)
Country singer Toby Keith announces stomach cancer diagnosis
Toby Keith through the years Toby Keith presents the award for male video of the year at the CMT Music Awards on Wednesday, June 5, 2019, at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey) (Mark Humphrey/AP)
Toby Keith through the years Singer Toby Keith performs during Country Music Television's "CMT Giants" honoring Hank Williams, Jr. in Los Angeles on Thursday, Oct. 25, 2007. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles) (Matt Sayles/ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Toby Keith through the years Toby Keith, left, and Willie Nelson perform at the BMI Country Awards in Nashville, Tenn., Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2007. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey) (Mark Humphrey/AP)
Toby Keith through the years Toby Keith, right, meets with fellow country singer Larry Gatlin after Keith taped his performance on the "Fox & friends" television program's All American Concert Series in New York Thursday, June 17, 2010. (AP Photo/Richard Drew) (Richard Drew/AP)
Toby Keith through the years Country singer Toby Keith leans on Ford F-150 at the North American International Auto Show Saturday, Jan. 12, 2008 in Detroit. (AP Photo/Gary Malerba) (Gary Malerba/ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Toby Keith through the years FILE - In this Oct. 30, 2012, file photo Toby Keith performs at the 60th Annual BMI Country Awards on in Nashville, Tenn. Keith, whose hometown of Moore, Okla., was hit by a massive tornado in May, announced Thursday, June 13, 2013, that his Oklahoma Twister Relief Concert will be held July 6 at the University of Oklahoma's Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman. Joining Keith is fellow Oklahoman Garth Brooks and his wife, Trisha Yearwood. Other performers include Willie Nelson and Ronnie Dunn. (Photo by Wade Payne/Invision/AP, File) (Wade Payne/Wade Payne/Invision/AP)
Toby Keith through the years Toby Keith, left, and Blake Shelton perform "Should've Been a Cowboy" at the 53rd annual Academy of Country Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Sunday, April 15, 2018, in Las Vegas. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP) (Chris Pizzello/Invision)
Toby Keith through the years FILE - In this April 7, 2014, file photo shows Toby Keith performs at ACM Presents an All-Star Salute to the Troops in Las Vegas. Singer and songwriter Keith will perform a tribute to the late legend Merle Haggard during the American Country Countdown Awards on May 1, 2016. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, File) (Chris Pizzello/Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
Toby Keith through the years Toby Keith performs at the Oklahoma Twister Relief Concert at the Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium on Saturday, July 6, 2013 in Norman, Okla. (Photo by Alonzo Adams/Invision/AP) (Alonzo Adams, Wendi Hammock/Alonzo Adams, Wendi Hammock/Invision/AP)
Toby Keith through the years FILE - In this Dec. 11, 2009 file photo, country singer Toby Keith speaks during a news conference in Oslo, Norway ahead of the annual Nobel Peace Prize concert. The Boston Pops announced Wednesday, June 9, 2010, that Keith will perform with the Pops during the annual July 4 concert. (AP Photo/John McConnico, File) (John McConnico/ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Toby Keith through the years Toby Keith performs during the American Country Countdown Awards at the Forum on Sunday, May 1, 2016 in Inglewood, Calif. (Photo by Vince Bucci/Invision/AP) (Vince Bucci/Vince Bucci/Invision/AP)
Toby Keith through the years Toby Keith performs at the 46th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas on Sunday, April 3, 2011. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson) (Julie Jacobson/ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Toby Keith through the years Toby Keith performs at Naperville's Ribfest at Knoch Park on Friday, June 30, 2017, in Naperville, IL. (Photo by Rob Grabowski/Invision/AP) (Rob Grabowski/Rob Grabowski/Invision/AP)
Toby Keith through the years Toby Keith performs in the audience at the 47th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards on Sunday, April 1, 2012 in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) (Mark J. Terrill/AP)
Toby Keith through the years Country music recording artist Toby Keith holds a red Solo cup as he performs on NBC's Today show at Rockefeller Plaza on Friday, July 5, 2019, in New York. (Photo by Greg Allen/Invision/AP) (Greg Allen/Greg Allen/Invision/AP)
Toby Keith through the years Country singer Toby Keith, right, chats with brothers Christian Collins and Calen Collins, with Caddy for a Cure, as Keith waits to tee off in the celebrity group on the ninth hole during the pro-am of the Honda Classic golf tournament, Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2014 in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee) (Wilfredo Lee/AP)
Toby Keith through the years Toby Keith performs at the Oklahoma Twister Relief Concert at the Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium on Saturday, July 6, 2013 in Norman, Okla. (Photo by Alonzo Adams/Invision/AP) (Alonzo Adams, Wendi Hammock/Alonzo Adams, Wendi Hammock/Invision/AP)
Toby Keith through the years Toby Keith performs on stage at the 49th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Sunday, April 6, 2014, in Las Vegas. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP) (Chris Pizzello/Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
Toby Keith through the years Country stars Willie Nelson, left, and Toby Keith appear at a press conference in Houston touting the pre-game show for Super Bowl XXXVIII on Friday, Jan. 30, 2004. (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian) (KERVORK DJANSEZIAN/ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Toby Keith through the years Singer Toby Keith performs during rehearsals for the Academy of Country Music Awards, Friday, April 3, 2009, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
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Toby Keith through the years Toby Keith, right, performs with the Wayman Tisdale band at halftime of a men's NCAA basketball game featuring Texas agiainst Oklahoma in Norman, Okla, Saturday, Feb 6, 2010. Band member Mark Harper is at left. The game was game dedicated to the memory of late Sooners star Wayman Tisdale. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki) (Sue Ogrocki/ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Toby Keith through the years Honoree Toby Keith gives remarks at the 46th Annual Songwriters Hall Of Fame Induction and Awards Gala at the Marriott Marquis on Thursday, June 18, 2015, in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP) (Evan Agostini/Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)
