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George Strait's Brother Found Dead

George Strait's older brother, John "Buddy" Strait was found dead Friday morning, April 10, in a San Antonio, Texas, hotel room.

San Antonio TV station WOAI reports that the body of the 58-year-old was discovered by the hotel cleaning crew. Bexar County deputies believe he died of natural causes, although an autopsy was scheduled to be performed over the weekend to determine the exact cause of death.

George Strait and his family are asking for privacy in the matter. The singer began the week being honored on Monday with an all-star salute as the ACM Artist of the Decade. He had also planned to return to the studio next week to begin work on a new album.

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April Gonzales

Sorry 2 hear about ur brother. Ur the best country singer now and forever. Ur always in my heart and prayers.

July 30 2009 at 11:38 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Ed Baggett

If it's suicide alone is better....

May 12 2009 at 6:22 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
SBlueSue2

My condolenses to the Strait Family.

April 18 2009 at 10:48 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
wapanacho

My prayers and thoughts go out to the Strait family. Losing a loved is a very hard thing to go through. God Bless
Sharon

April 18 2009 at 2:09 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
NODAWA

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Strait family. We know that George and his family was close to his brother and know that they must be devastated. God be with all of you.

April 17 2009 at 9:00 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Stacey

The Driver family formerly of Alice would like to send our sympathy to the Strait family. May you rest in peace Buddy!

April 14 2009 at 6:15 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
kim

My prayers and thoughts are with the family. First the lose of his daughter and now his brother. He lived a great life and did so much for others. May he rest in peace knowing that he was loved.

April 14 2009 at 11:08 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
rhondashise

My heart goes out to the Strait Family during this unforseen timeing. May the Lord lift all of you in His everloving arms in the rough days ahead. Know that He will never leave you nor forsake you!! God Bless You!!

April 14 2009 at 1:06 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
stoney

Sympathy to the Strait family and friends of theirs as well as fans that feel for his loss.

April 14 2009 at 12:13 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
rv

Good one dorie!

April 14 2009 at 12:03 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply

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