David Allan Coe, country singer, dies at 86 - FOX 13 Tampa Bay
Country singer David Allan Coe, who wrote “Take This Job and Shove It″ and had hits like “You Never Even Called Me By My Name," has died. Here’s what to know.
www.fox13news.comDavid Allan Coe died on April 29, 2026. Reports about his exact cause of death have not been publicly disclosed as of now. Several outlets confirmed his passing, with Rolling Stone and other media noting that his wife announced the news and that the cause of death wasn’t immediately released.
Key points:
- Date of death: April 29, 2026
- Publicly stated cause of death: not disclosed at the time of initial reporting
- Confirmation: from his wife to Rolling Stone and coverage across multiple outlets
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