1952 - 2026
Don Schlitz American Songwriter
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Passed away on 16th April, 2026 aged 73.
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American Songwriter Don Schlitz was born Donald Alan Schlitz Jr. on 29th August, 1952 in Durham, North Carolina, USA and passed away on 16th Apr 2026 Nashville, Tennessee, USA aged 73. He is most remembered for writing Kenny Rogers' smash hit "The Gambler". His prolific career spanned five decades, producing numerous number-one hits characterized by empathetic storytelling and wit, including "Forever and Ever, Amen" and "On the Other Hand" for Randy Travis, and "When You Say Nothing at All". His zodiac sign is Virgo.
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Details
| First Name |
Don
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| Last Name |
Schlitz
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| Full Name at Birth |
Donald Alan Schlitz Jr.
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| Alternative Name |
Donald Alan Schlitz Jr., Donald Allen Schlitz Jr., Don Schlitz
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| Birthday |
29th August, 1952
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| Birthplace |
Durham, North Carolina, USA
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| Died |
16th April, 2026
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| Place of Death |
Nashville, Tennessee, USA
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| Cause of Death |
Sudden illness
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| Zodiac Sign |
Virgo
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| Sexuality |
Straight
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| Nationality |
American
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| Occupation Text |
Singer-songwriter
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| Occupation |
Songwriter
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| Claim to Fame |
writing Kenny Rogers' smash hit "The Gambler". His prolific career spanned five decades, producing numerous number-one hits characterized by empathetic storytelling and wit, including "Forever and Ever, Amen" and "On the Other Hand" for Randy Travis, and "When You Say Nothing at All"
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| Music Genre (Text) |
Country
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| Music Genre |
Pop/Rock
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| Origin |
Durham, North Carolina, United States
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| Year(s) Active |
1978-present, 1978–present, 1978–2026
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| Music Style |
Country, Contemporary Country, Urban Cowboy
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| Instrument |
Songwriter
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| Instrument (text) |
Harmonica, Guitar, Bass, Vocals
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| Associated Acts |
Kenny Rogers, Kenny Rogers Randy Travis Keith Whitley
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Donald Allen Schlitz Jr. (August 29, 1952 – April 16, 2026) was an American songwriter who wrote more than twenty number-one hits on the country music charts. He was best known for his song "The Gambler" (Kenny Rogers), and as the co-writer of "Forever and Ever, Amen" (Randy Travis), and "When You Say Nothing at All" (Keith Whitley and Alison Krauss & Union Station). For his songwriting efforts, Schlitz earned two Grammy Awards, and four ASCAP Country Songwriter of the Year awards.
