Final Day and Painful Ending of JOHN DENVER: He was Only 53

Final Day and Painful Ending of JOHN DENVER: He was Only 53.
John Denver (1943-1997) was an American singer-songwriter, musician, and actor known for his folk and country music. He was born as Henry John Deutschendorf Jr. in New Mexico, and later changed his name to John Denver after moving to Los Angeles to pursue a music career. Denver's music career spanned over three decades, during which he released numerous albums and chart-topping hits such as "Take Me Home, Country Roads," "Annie's Song," and "Rocky Mountain High." He was also a passionate environmental activist and humanitarian, advocating for wildlife preservation and world peace. Denver tragically died in a plane crash in 1997, but his music and legacy continue to influence and inspire people around the world.
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[@yutehube4468]

John Denver is massively underrated and is only just being given any recognition. He needs to be up there as one of the greatest songwriters and musicians or our time.

[@desmagennis7830]

So true ❤

[@ronaldlogan7983]

One of the best acoustic players ever. But his great voice is so under rated.

[@maricarol85]

I totally agree!

[@shirleyrook7111]

i love Jd I named my Chicken Annie after his Song

[@marilynthompson4493]

I myself had a massive crush on John Denver I'm 64 years old and I still cry with every song I ever hear Eagles and horses has always been a favorite I was heartbroken the day he died and heard how awful it was I have to hold in my heart God calling home. a choirmaster was needed in heaven

[@IngefromGraz]

Stop your click bait photos…John Denver did not ever look like that!

[@lynnepostings]

And the clickbait title ! THIS was more like the LIFE story of ......

[@lianecornils6603]

That’s what I was thinking. That’s not John Denver

[@Langolin1998]

Not at all!!

[@marypenebaker898]

I don't know. I live on the west face of the Rockies and I've met Old-Timers who knew John Denver. The man loved him some alcohol. The man loved him some hard alcohol. I've never met anybody who smoked a joint with John Denver but I've met people who said he loved him some hard alcohol. 🤷🏼

[@dianesinnett4391]

You don’t know what you’re talking about! Those are all John Denver pictures through the years. I followed his career from the very beginning through all the stages, the different haircuts, the different outfits, the different glasses. Be sure your facts before you pop off and say this is Clickbait.

[@timhensley1297]

I met him at the space center one time. I was in the gift shop, heard him singing outside. He was getting ready to perform for the astronauts when they came back. Just him me and my wife. He was real nice. I always liked him from way back. Sad he left us so soone.

[@marclemonmusic]

Quite clearly a highly gifted songwriter and singer.

[@bobjoyner7174]

There will never be another John Denver who represented the magic of life with innocence, purity, and sweetness. All aspects of John's persona represent the very best of humanity, and I can almost feel his presence in every flower, blade of grass, and drop of rain. His life has profoundly impacted the world for generations to come. Never has a single human being been so loved on such a global scale, and the world will never be the same. When John passed, Heaven Itself paused, and every angel bowed. Planet Earth grieved, and the entire universe was in morning. Bobby

[@user-nx5ws7rf2f]

I'm an early years teacher, and a bit more. Some of us in my profession have a deep interest in schemas - the innate patterns in children's play and exploration that help them to learn. It's not a government mandated curriculum. It's a natural thing. It's been called 'the curriculum within the child'. It is likely to be life long - an enduring facet of personality. One of those patterns is 'trajectory'. It's to do with a fascination with paths of movement: vertical, horizontal, oblique. It can also apply to time: past, present, future. To space travel, deep sea exploration, a human life span, and so much more. I believe John had a very strong trajectory schema. Just listen to Rocky Mountain High, Starwood in Aspen,They Were Flying For Me, Calypso, Wild Montana Skies, Leaving on a Jet Plane, (his sometimes troubled relationship with his father, the manner of his death) and see what you think. I loved him dearly. I like to think he is one with his beloved rocky maintains now.

[@willswalkingwest7267]

RIP, Sir. I still listen to his music several times a week. It makes me wistful and I long for better days.

[@davidtownsend1792]

Absolutly

[@shirleyrook7111]

i listen every day so much my Parrot is sing part of take me home

[@mrss4328]

Princess Diana, then John Denver just weeks apart. Such a sad time it was and I miss these two lovely people.

[@DonIsadick-mf3gv]

I'm a truck driver and every time I go through Colorado or west Virginia he pops in my head.

[@cyndieantonio]

his songs are really timeless and his voice is one of a kind!

[@robynfedalen1777]

Loved him. RIP John Denver ❤️✌🏻🎶

[@Ely-jx5iy]

I never stopped loving John when he went 'out of style'. Society became more and more jaded until now it's almost seriously corrupt. John had too much heart and soul for what America became. He was as beautiful as his music.

[@jscharleston7963]

John was asked once about people who didn't take his music seriously. His response "I think it's insulting to the people who like my music." Class response-he didn't care what idiots thought of his music. I love it and still listen to him.

[@user-gy1xc4dx4h]

AMEN TO THAT ONE 🙏 🙌 ❤🎉😊BABY

[@haroldhorton2603]

Best concert I ever saw he was a perfectionist in his performance

[@diannespalding6542]

Saw him live twice! A highlight of my life!

[@marcellasanchez2578]

I still listen to his beautiful music. Gone way too soon. Had a big crush on him. Miss u John Denver.💜☮️🙏

[@davidholton9667]

Hello So sorry for the infringe on your privacy. Beautiful song

[@BLFulle]

I loved him. I still do. When I hear his songs it takes me back to the days when I dated my first love. Bittersweet memories set to the the purest voice this side of heaven.

[@patriciadault8983]

What a legacy to leave of people singing and making memories..you're music is timeless and will always make us smile.

[@davidholton9667]

Hello So sorry for the infringe on your privacy. Beautiful song

[@helenharper783]

I loved all of his songs . What a wonderful man .

[@ritadelitta424]

Loved his music ,,,great part of my life👍

[@cliffsandifer3877]

after a concert in 1975 in the Omni....I was 19 and just learning to play guitar....i met John and thanked him for being a mentor to me. his band was there as was Kris O'Connor and a bunch of people back stage. He was gracious to me. I can not prove this meeting happened, but I am STILL a musician and i miss JD. he reached alot of people. I went to Ukraine (before the war) and played Country Roads for some school children in Odessa...an experience I will NEVER forget. Long live John Denver.

[@tonyprice2256]

I graduated from high school in 1975 and was a guitar player myself. I used to play a lot of his songs back then. Some of my favorites were Country Roads, Goodbye Again, Annie's Song, Rocky Mountain High, Sunshine on My Shoulders, For Baby, For Bobbie and more. I really miss those days. Those days were much better than these days, in my opinion.

[@leemayhan4199]

John Denver had a beautiful voice and a way with a song that was simple and related to the feelings of many people.

[@judithsorrell6552]

Loved and not forgotten for sure

[@myrianvalenzuela9199]

Most singers lives lonely lives, always away from family because of their job as musician but their mind very creative never ending ideas and we too benefit from hearing their music. It is really inspiring.

[@TravisGann-ov6me]

I'm 63, never tire of John Denver.

[@ijustdidahugeshit]

I am a qualified lesbian and never tire of women

[@MarieFletcher-tw7io]

I luv John Denver. I think he was a great singer and musician. he brought so much joy to the world with he's music. he will be sadly missed. may he rest in eternal peace Amen 🙏💐🕊️. from 🇬🇧 an old cockney gal.😄👍👍

[@glenyceszymkarczuk9241]

John Denver was a great man and he was loved by millions.❤❤

[@micheleoconnell8749]

Loved him and his voice was as strong in person as it was on records or radio.

[@peterparcell1217]

Life is taken so fast death shuts all doors of life. Gone forever but we are left with all of his neautiful songs.

[@rebeccabledsoe4550]

My husband and I were john Denver fans. Rex and john Denver passed the same year rip Rex and john Denver

[@davidholton9667]

Hello So sorry for the infringe on your privacy. Beautiful song

[@diannespalding6542]

He remained true to himself. That’s why we loved him. Listen to the songs he sang about Alaska! They were amazing.

[@jamessanto9745]

Love John Denver, Miss him ❤️👍

[@diannespalding6542]

My all time favourite male singer. I’m a singer and used to sing along with his music the work on my voice. Knew every word to every song!

[@barbarabowlin5493]

Great songwriter and singer. Best concert I've ever attended in the DC area in the '70s. His band took a break but he entertained the entire concert. Outstanding!

[@davidholton9667]

Hello So sorry for the infringe on your privacy. Beautiful song

[@RanjanNag-bz6vo]

Loved him RIP😍

[@Juergen_C.]

John R.I.P! I 'll never forget one of his last concerts in Frankfurt, Germany. He is a legend forever... His wonderfull songs will life forever

[@centaur1288]

I grew up listening to John, “Sunshine on my Shoulders” was always playing on the radio in the late 70’s, l memorised all his songs and his was the first album l ever bought, l still have it today. He was one of the most genuine, honest and real people the world has ever known. He was a wonderful activist for many causes, he did much for this world. He achieved so much in his life, he will never be forgotten . Each time I hear one of his songs, l look up at the sky and say, l miss you John…RIP ❤

[@pjmnash]

I sang that in nightclubs.

[@philliphoward7455]

One song that I loved that I don't see mentioned in the comments was, " For Bobbie". John Denver was a great entertainer and to me , his songs reflected so much love and compassion, regardless of what Charlie Rich and a few others thought of his music. In the end, it is evident that his popularity prevailed.😮

[@user-qu1eq1dn5r]

I met John in Antwerp Belgium ,he is still my hero singer for ever

[@DonovanWert]

Rest in peace, old friend😢

[@annabrown7302]

GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN ❤

[@davidholton9667]

Hello So sorry for the infringe on your privacy. Beautiful song

[@C-Here]

Loved you John... RIP 💓💕💔

[@carolg8535]

Great voice, great guitar player. My BFF and I went to see him around 1988 or 1989 when he was in the St Pete area. It was a great venue, not crowded. He refused to sing "Annie's Song". But, he sang all of his other beautiful songs. Never knew the names of the "critics", but sure remember John Denver.

[@davidholton9667]

Hello So sorry for the infringe on your privacy. Beautiful song

[@pjmnash]

You got it--critics are forgotten!

[@kevincrowley6991]

One of the worlds best singer songwriter, just admire his talent and music contribution. He cared for nature and the environment. A man ahead of his time. Sadly missed

[@randylumbao3390]

John Denver's melody and lyrics resonate with a warm loving heart.

[@malcolmdivorty6852]

He was one of the very best. So sad that he made a tragic mistake when flying his plan . I saw him perform in Toronto’s Maple Leaf Gardens.

[@hennyverheij5969]

R.I.P. John

[@tonyb6395]

Mr Denver was rightfully considered one of the greats loved his music ❤❤❤❤

[@helenharper783]

His Christmas albums are pure Gold .

[@nelllesch3909]

Love his songs.

[@marysharvey]

I was lucky enough to see him in concert 5 times. I loved him and his music.

[@loripumphrey890]

I saw him once at the Orange County Performing Arts Center. I am not sure of the date, but I think it was the early 90's. Buddy Ebsen and Nanette Fabray were in the row behind us. I still love John Denver's music.

[@darioevangelista6249]

I used to sing almost all his songs.

[@tonyprice2256]

Same. I graduated from high school in 1975 and was a guitar player myself. I used to play a lot of his songs back then. Some of my favorites were Country Roads, Goodbye Again, Annie's Song, Rocky Mountain High, Sunshine on My Shoulders, For Baby, For Bobbie and more. I really miss those days. Those days were much better than these days, in my opinion.

[@jaynepurchatzke5255]

John was the best! My sister met him back stage after a concert in 1992. She said he was very nice and down to earth.

[@fredarsenalfan4786]

RIP, brother John. You will always be here with us😢

[@dianajones7999]

Love "Country Roads" .He put my state of West Virginia on the national map !!!!!

[@barbaramiller6460]

@023. Still listen to him many times a week, especially while I am painting!

[@enidshahvelli8184]

Yes John did look like that with his glasses the first Concert that I saw here in Melbourne FESTERVILLE HALL. BUT HE CHANGED APPEARANCE AS HIS FAME GREW A STAR TAKEN YRS TO SOON & TRAGICLY...R.I.P.😢😢❤❤

[@lydiahubbard7253]

Luved his music😊

[@TinekeWilliams]

The maker of his guitar lived next door to us in Auckland New Zealand. Amazing!

[@pattim173]

Loved him!! Btw.. what has Charlie Rich done for anyone? Jealousy is horrible emotion.

[@robertwilliams060]

@Hello there, how are you doing this blessed day?

[@tonyprice2256]

You are absolutely correct.

[@annunacky4463]

His films with God were among my favorites. The songs were beautiful also.

[@davidholton9667]

Hello So sorry for the infringe on your privacy. Beautiful song

[@joanblack346]

❤John Denver was a wonderful singer my favourite was it is good to be home again thank you we miss you.🙏🦋❤️💙💙

[@davidholton9667]

Hello So sorry for the infringe on your privacy. Beautiful song

[@lindavirgilio4225]

The picture of him as an older gentlemen was an age progression of how he might look today, at the age of 80.

[@Dreama40]

His death was so avoidable, he should still be here with us, such a waste of a great life.

[@AxelOlsson-ks2gu]

That's fate for you. Very sad.

[@reynosa9891]

I first heard his music on the Final Destination movie soundtrack that he recorded shortly before his strange untimely demise. He is an inspiration to us all.

[@johnh1001]

I was shocked to see the photo of Denver at age 53 . He looks more like age 73 in that photo , no joke .

[@joeydusanjh9874]

Is not a photo of John Denver at 53 . This is a despicable act by this youtuber to intentionally doctor the picture ( computer graphics ) making John Denver look old and unpleasant but he was looking young , youthful and vibrant as always and at 53 too and we would like to remember him looking like this for eternity. The video is unkind and very cruel and quite devoid of many other facts about the legend, John Denver ! Reply

[@williamwilson6499]

Yes, faked picture. You can watch an interview done a month before he died. Just search John Denver interview 1997. Denver wasn’t looking “young and vibrant”. He looked like a man in his 50s who used alcohol but didn’t look like the picture.

[@dianajones7999]

Sad....

[@carolserrano4721]

Poems, Prayers and Promisses is my Favorite

[@philcarter2362]

John died in a LongEZ. I built a LongEZ. I totally understand how fumbling with the misplaced fuel valve, behind your shoulder, could lead to loss of control. That is not how Burt Rutan designed it.

[@hamiltonburger4574]

After the accident, were the EZ plans revised to move the switch in front or at least to either side of the pilot?

[@missebel7671]

Love John Denver...❤

[@user-sh9bi2fg1d]

I remember my brother Mark told me he meet John skiing in the mountains one day.

[@user-zy1it4zn7e]

John Denver was THE BEST……full stop ❤

[@stevenweiler1379]

A few entertainers have died younger then me Im 55 soon makes you think about life in away

[@ckp2ator389]

I went to a couple of his concerts in the 70's when he was just hitting it big. He had such a rare friendly way of connecting with audiences. The bad side of having money is being able to afford dangerous hobbies.

[@pjmnash]

yep!

[@FirewindII]

What was painful was knowing what was coming in those last seconds. But trust me, it was instant.

[@cindyrhodes]

Thank you for this.🎉🎉🎉

[@catkeys6911]

This is quite informative, even if it's being sort of barked out like a 7 minute and 17 second announcement.

[@awriter4theman]

One of those photos was NOT JD. It was that guy who insists on imitating him. I was privileged to see JD perform many times. Each concert was pure magic. The stories were fun, the music the best. We lost him way too soon.

[@pjmnash]

Yeah, was it the one with wife to his right and two smiling children in front row?

[@SullyPhotojunkie]

John Denver died doing what he loved.He got me through six years in an abusive foster home and the aftermath of that time. Let him rest in peace.

[@carolserrano4721]

I saw him in concert twice, he died on my Birthday🥲

[@Nightwolfcore_minecraft_tester]

RIP

[@TheTheratfarmer]

Original musician and song writer.

[@yubonsuvansith2712]

Rip

[@jacktfowler246]

He'd still be here if he and Annie had reconciled. I think after the divorce he spent his remaining years trying to fill the emptiness that was left by Annie. Annie complained that he was always gone, but also refused to be on the road with him. Marriage is about compromise. He never seemed happy after Annie and he split.

[@Luvlinedance]

I so agree, Jack. "Annie's Song" says it all about how much he loved her & how painful it was to lose her. What other songwriter has, in so few powerful phrases, EVER said so much about love and loss? My heart breaks every time I hear that song. I miss him. ❤

[@donk1822]

Generally, just painful, period.

[@H-Zazoo]

There have been a number of music stars who have died in plane crashes but I can't recall another one where the star in question was also at the controls. Too bad the plane was so poorly designed.

[@jamesmoeller9366]

John Martin Sommers wrote “Thank God I’m a Country Boy”? Fuel didn’t drain, fuel was low to start with, fuel switch was at the back of the cockpit to make the fuel system external for safety…not enough fuel to start, unfamiliarity with switch location, low altitude…😢

[@daphneward3096]

I'll miss always

[@martcrins]

being an old rocker, i loved his music as well

[@maxwellasabere4351]

His death was really avoidable. Good night John.❤

[@DellaStreet123]

Yeah, should have topped off the tanks, that would have eliminated the need to shift between them.

[@warriorv9359]

Badass

[@artchem1]

How sad he must HAVE felt, on that fateful day. I believe he had nobody to care about him.....yet he gave his wives and his family every thing they needed to live a very comfortable life. One must understand, a Musician, " Works " on the Road to gain the freedom for their music. ITS calls "Work" because this is their day & NIGHT Job! Musicians wives, must understand that the people in their circle , are Family, while Touring, & bringing home money to support their family. I just do not begin to understand why , " wives & fiancee ' do not relate to this aspect of the " JOB, , WORK, OR EARNING A LIVING!!! I miss John Denver, his songs were sweet, as was he ..... 🌲🌳🌿⚘🌻💔❤🌠🕯📰🌋✨🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🕯💔❤

[@TheRealArtzilla]

The people that knew him said he was in great spirits on that day. Things were turning around for him.

[@cynergy4]

My twin in spirit

[@katherineblakely7142]

Mine, too ❤

[@quietguy1948]

Keep flying, JD . . .

[@goshgolly8305]

A documentary of the plane crash showed the plane was faulty with the gas tank situation and that it was not John Denver's fault.

[@mickjagger8439]

True. fuel switch was behind him (hard to reach) and the vice grips used as a handle fell off. But he loved flying.

[@mickjagger8439]

@@romanopinto5172 Yes, tragic, it was a homemade plane, but John loved to fly. His father was a military pilot. Only good thing was he passed doing what he loved. I'm a huge fan of his, and thankful he shared his gift/talent for music with everyone.

[@hattrick2219]

The facts surrounding the accident clearly show he was at fault. First, his flying privileges had been revoked due to his DUIs. Second, the aircraft's air worthiness was in doubt because of the fuel tank installation and he was aware of that information. His decision to fly is a problem that many successful people have. They believe that their personal success overrides basic safety considerations. It's called arrogance. I've flown numerous aircraft, from single engine general aviation to high performance jet transports and in doing so have met a variety of pilots. A handful had attitudes like Denver. I avoided any association with those types. I was fortunate to have a basic instructor who believed every flight was serious business.

[@adrianarileymiller-cuevas1891]

Read that his body was in many parts. and missing parts something I never knew .. sad and gruesome

[@mickjagger8439]

​ @Terry C. Yes, my reply stated it was an accident. I believe he was offered a chance to fly, and took it, as he loved flying

[@ClintBrockett]

I Would you like to say I was married to John Denver's cousin in 1979 I had always been a fan of his and instead of his music I said front row center with my wife at John's last public performance at will Roger's auditorium in Fort Worth Texas I have the last guitar pitch you played with there And no he never looked like that Gray-haired photoh that someone had put up I have been personal friends with John From 1980 on Because of family reunions and us playing guitars together In my opinion John was the greatest Vocals ever Also I believe he was the best acoustic guitar player in the world Strictly my opinion of course But I love the man like you is my brother cause he treated me like We were brothers we spent a lot of time together and I'm from Fort Worth Texas But John never looked like that gray-headed photo We had a talk that night after that show And in leaving we hugged he said I'll see you next time Clint That was 11 days before he died I believe it John Was right where he was supposed to be yes he had DW I's And I smoked marijuana with him in 1980 But he was a normal human living the life that spelled out for him And John was 4 days flying that plane he died in from getting his pilot license back From his DWI He always sent us a card saying he was coming to town We would have breakfast together at Paris coffee shop which was owned by a high school friend But I believe he was most talented And live the life He enjoyed We both shared a lot of common things like Bing members of Alcoholics Anonymous Some people think this is too much information but it's in his book And John was not afraid to share with me My God bless John Denver And his family And if you had gotten as close to him as I did You would know the true man and how you felt in his heart He was a giver who believed in God I am 63 years old we were 18 years apart when we first met I hope they have guitars in heaven cause I know soon I'll get to see my friend again

[@Occupied_South]

I stil love him so much. He became so-called outdated when the world became more corrupt. What a sad commentary and what a beautiful soul he was.

[@HannahMedwin-cs8ol]

RIP MY FRIEND HANNAH

[@76ludlow]

Not a pic of John at the 52 seconds mark.

[@annewright6034]

It’s Ted Vigil

[@EagleArrow]

​@@annewright6034 How old is Ted? Not that old. Looks just like John.

[@garysimone4977]

Font 2ate time watching

[@peetsnort]

Wow he looked older than me on my bio. I was 60 and now 63

[@firetopman]

Looking forward to your TRiUMPhant return, John.

[@dwmzmm]

I can't help but believe he's still around. We shall learn soon...

[@firetopman]

@@dwmzmm I saw him with a bunch of other "dead" celebs on a list and then another time a video with a montage of them, and he was on it. There are around 900 in all who went into hiding or underground, and we will find out why. I can name a few here: Freddie, Michael, Diana, JFK Jr, Elvis, Johnny Cash, Patsy Cline.

[@dwmzmm]

@@firetopman When you find out (soon) what's really been happening to all these missing children and what goes on in the dark "underworld" that many brush off as "conspiracy theories," those you just named (along with the many unnamed) didn't want to be a part of the "dark crowd." And I couldn't blame them for going into hiding. The truth will be shocking and heartbreaking to most once they're revealed.

[@firetopman]

@@dwmzmm I'm aware, and I haven't slept well in years. For those who refuse to listen, maybe a dead celeb will get through to them.

[@dawnehelene59]

@@firetopman Everyone knows that Michael and Elvis hang with the Reptile People under Denver's Airport....scheesh, where have you been?!

[@uppityglivestockian]

The thumbnail image right is preposterous.

[@paulineh4019]

It certainly is and an insult to John.