Johnny Rodriguez's death was announced by his daughter, Aubry, in an Instagram post on Friday, May 9. The late singer had reportedly entered hospice care earlier in the week, 'Saving Country Music' reported.

Johnny Rodriguez, country star with hits like “Pass Me By (If You’re Only Passing Through)” and “Ridin’ My Thumb to Mexico,” died at the age of 73 on May 9. He entered hospice care earlier this week.

Venerated country music star Johnny Rodriguez has died shortly after entering hospice, according to his family. He was 73. Rodriguez’s daughter announced his death in an Instagram post on Friday—the same day he died.