Kinky Friedman, the beloved musician and writer, passed away surrounded by family and friends at his Echo Hill ranch. Known for his fighting spirit and quick wit, Kinky endured significant pain and loss in recent years but never lost his humor.
“Kinky will live on as his books are read and his songs are sung,” a post on X stated. Kinky, whose real name was John, attended the University of Texas at Austin. He ran for governor of Texas in 2006, securing 12% of the vote.