Tom T. Hall’s Heartbreaking Cause Of Death Revealed

[@Esthetician106]

I got to meet Tom T. Hall at the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2005 when I was 27 years old. It was one of the most impactful moments of my life. I wrote a letter to him as well one year and he respectfully replied. I hold that letter dear. I hated to hear of his passing and sadder now, knowing this is the reason. I worried about him after Miss Dixie died. I hope they are both, now at rest.

[@debbiestokes612]

Tom T. Hall was one of my favorites growing up. This is heartbreaking. Prayers and hugs to his family. May he RIP.

[@justiceharrison5142]

Hello there Debbie nice meeting you here

[@BirdieSenpai]

One of my all-time favorites. Heartbreaking news. May The Lord bring peace and comfort to all affected.

[@sandybacon7952]

We did not need to know this,it dosen't change anything for me ,he still was a wonderful singer,we were lucky thst he shared his music with us God bless him and his family ,May he R.I.P Tom T.Hall 💖

[@tyecurtis7228]

agree

[@annmckinstry8198]

@@tyecurtis7228 i still love his songs and persona. Knowing how he died just makes me sad and wish his family strength and peace.

[@susanbukera6368]

I agree Sandy 👍

[@paulacopher862]

No we didn't need of this! Tom was a very good man! Maybe he had good reason to pull the trigger. That my friend means Tom T Hall was a good man!

[@jnstonbely5215]

@@annmckinstry8198 Thank you, we may never know his motive or how he reached his decision... Let us just ask God , to allow him entry to Paradise as he served as a Trubadour of Song , of Fellowship of Man, ..and of the everlasting Principle of Love . R.I.P. ✝️

[@ohioalphornmusicalsawman2474]

This is heartbreaking. Suicide at 85 after a great life. He must have been in horrible pain that most of can't begin to understand

[@johndeere8594]

That is most likely correct. I would not want to walk a mile in his shoes.

[@donaldpoole2995]

I’m sure he was in depressed for a few years after Miss Dixie passed, those two were very close.

[@Robinjoy45]

loss of his soulmate wife Dixie Hall and health issues. Tom T Hall was not the first to do suicide via gun < Faron Young did this on 12/9/1998> For me right now I can't listen to Hall's wonderful work from his Children's lp Songs of Fox Hollow to his tv work on Pop goes the country etc.... Eventually I will be able to listen to his music as I have Faron Young . Rest Storyteller rest .... May the many angels in Hillbilly heaven and the Rainbow bridge heal your tortured soul May Miss Dixie and the beagle angels heal your mind.

[@mrtophat9304]

@@Robinjoy45 Gary Stewart also did it in 2003 less than a month after his wife died.

[@robertsitch1415]

Mel Street is probably the first known Country Music artist to have committed suicide. Back in 1978, on his birthday, he shot himself. Some of the tracks on his final studio album hinted at his depression, especially "Just Hanging On"

[@hybridamericandude3575]

Well, good country music is dead AF twelve times over. The world has turned into a festering shlthole in a thousand different ways. So I can understand wanting to get the hell out. He was no doubt one of best ones ever. May god have mercy on him and bless his family.

[@ohhenry2009]

I have been fortunate enough to acquire a 1958 reconditioned SeeBurg jukebox. I change the records when it suits me, but since I have owned it, one song that has never changed is Tom T. Halls' "Old Dogs, Children and Watermelon Wine". When I am feeling melancholy, I play it. But, whenever I lose a pet, I play it repeatedly. Although I am in my 70's, only this song can soothe my grief, and get me through the sadness I cannot shake. God bless you Mr. Hall, the world is a lesser place with your absence.

[@manfrommeeteetse3880]

Few years back I sold a Seeburg jukebox. Think mine was a 1956. Last year to have a switch to play either 45's or 78's.

[@JMFM1968]

Tom T's music has gotten me through a lot of tough times. It always made me stop, think & smile. I wrote him a letter a few years ago and he replied with a signed photo. It hangs on the wall in my music room. He was a great guy and a tremendous talent. RIP Tom T Hall.

[@donnab7666]

He was 85 yrs old lived a full hopefully blessed life. It's on some people to watch yourself grow old and when your mind and body start to leave you the just knowing you may be a burden to others messes with your mind. RIP God has him now

[@thomaspick4123]

Muslims hail many blessings on a person who takes care of the sick in their own family. Yes, it requires sacrifice. Honor your father and mother is a Commandment. Those who obey this are blessed by God.

[@richardsizemore2824]

I liked the song old dogs children and watermelon wine

[@irenecoy4437]

I absolutely loved this man and his music... What a talent.. He will still keep me company with his songs... Bless you Tom 😘

[@dianekeaton269]

I grew up listening to Tom. T. Hall because My dad listened to him. He was my dad's favorite singer. Never will there be another like either of them. May he and my dad rest in peace.

[@americancountryboy6404]

One of my all-time favorites and great storyteller old dogs and children and watermelon wine love the old country music rest in peace Tom t Hall

[@darrenmiles-morland8038]

Hopefully it was not forgotten to play this song for Tom at his funeral.

[@gwenwilliams8054]

So sad and prayers for family. Never know what a person is going through. No judgment here. Just compassion and so very sorry. Love all of his songs!

[@debbiesmitherman9295]

So sad to hear of this! We all don’t know what he must have been feeling in the moment ! So sorry that this happened! He was a legend and I grew up listening to his music in our home ! He will be forever missed !

[@johnlewandowski8624]

I'm sorry to hear this, too! He inspired so many people and told so many great stories! I loved his Song "The Year Clayton Delaney Died!" I could relate; because many men who died, especially my uncles, were "my Clayton Delaneys!"

[@debbiesmitherman9295]

@@johnlewandowski8624 I was saddened to hear that this happened ! He was a good man !

[@johnlewandowski8624]

@@debbiesmitherman9295 Just curious: did you know him personally? I didn't; but I could see that he was and I knew some people who met him and spoke well of him!

[@debbiesmitherman9295]

@@johnlewandowski8624 my mom got to meet him and she told me that he was such a sweet loving and caring person ! The nicest person you would ever wanted to meet! His songs did tell stories and a lot of people could relate to them! He will be missed !

[@johnlewandowski8624]

@@debbiesmitherman9295 Thank you very much for sharing this!

[@possium2001]

This is so very sad! Continue to pray for family and friends! 🙏

[@butterflylady8875]

Loved his music and story telling… No rest for him he’s entertaining across the veil to all those who crossed over before him🌟💫✨✨✨

[@deborahrauth7629]

He was and is one of greatest singer song writers and story tellers there ever is an will be I love to listen to him and miss him so much. I pray that he is with God now

[@knightsgallop]

I grew up buying his albums with grass cuttin’ money. Loved his music but there was always a sense of melancholy and unsettled discontent in him. I’m glad for all the great music he left for me to enjoy. Rest with your Wife now Tom, in contented peace.

[@annmckinstry8198]

Him and Dixie, making beautiful music together again.

[@tekay44]

listen to My Old Man by John Prine. has the same vibe. great music from them both.

[@richt1907]

OMG THAT IS JUST SO SAD!!! PRAY 🙏 FOR THE FAMILY

[@conradquilliam6076]

From a huge Tom T. Hall fan in Australia I'm devastated to hear that my beloved storyteller passed. So many memories over the years with Tom T from a young age till now. RIP Tom T. Hall. Homecoming.

[@jayjaynella4539]

Australia was the source of several of Hall's songs. I know who I 'll be seeing in NZ, MacLeay Street, and Bill Monroe for breakfast come to mind.

[@lauriegalleske8132]

Tom t hall was a great singer i always listen to him my thoughts and prayers go out to the family very sad.

[@justiceharrison5142]

Hello there Laurie nice meeting you here

[@halfairley6044]

Tom T Hall is the 1st singer I remember listening to. I was born in 1965 and I knew every word to "Me and Jesus" and many others. I believe Mr. Hall is singing with Jesus now and Praising God for eternity. When I get to Heaven I'll look him up and we can share some stories 🙏

[@SouthWestIron]

The struggling of people in this old world is sometimes more than is comprehensible by the human mind. We can take to heart that our Creator is greater than our hearts and understands the plight man finds himself in.

[@lonniecalfy6219]

What a great voice and story teller we lost a true country legend god bless you Tom T Rest In Peace

[@lindastairs8375]

Tom T Hall will remain on my heart even though he is now "Home"!❤ Much like all of God's blessings on us; he reached his home before we are ready. May his loved ones be at peace and find solace for their loss. 🙏🏻✝️⭐💞❤

[@puff1n2]

He was a great storyteller!!! That's the way I'll remember him as...RIP

[@Robinjoy45]

I won't be able to listen to the song I Love without shedding a few tears ......there is line in the song that Tom wrote things that he loved and one is life

[@dennisraymond6649]

You're absolutely right....Good afternoon how are you doing over there hope you're having a wonderful day it's a lovely day that the lord has made.

[@libertyann439]

Very sad. Tom T was a tremendous talent and a great man. I assume he missed Dixie terribly and wanted to join her. And the complexity of song topics came from a deep compassionate mind. Writing of alcoholics and execution is a product of depression imo, as someone who has depression herself. His songs cover every facet of the human condition and that requires emotional trauma. RIP, Tom T.

[@abigalebuss359]

He was, and always will be my favorite singer/storyteller 🥺

[@tammyleal4092]

That's so sad to hear that, wonderful singer and songwriter, may you rest in peace Tom T. Hall

[@mollyjohns7561]

This is so terribly sad. Praying for the family and friends that God will fill their hearts with comfort and peace. 🙏

[@sarahd3980]

I don't think I even heard of his death. I am so sad. He was such a story teller, a brilliant story teller. His story has ended and he chose his own exit. The world is a better place for having this great musician and singer. May you rest in God's care Tom T.

[@darrenmiles-morland8038]

Today is Tom T. Hall's 87th birthday, and I only just realised today that he had died. We don't get told things like this in Australia. The first thing that came into my head when I found out about him being dead was that I hoped that his signature tune about Old Dogs, Children, and Watermelon Wine had been played for him at his funeral.

[@idamccampbell7942]

So sad😢 prayers go out to family and friends 🙏🙏🙏

[@jeremy-fe9ie1tt1d]

I'll always remember seeing him in a free show @ Stewart Lakewood Shopping Center in ATL. & of course he touched my heart later with his records like "Ode to a half pound & Week in a country jail etc.He was one hell of a songwriter & he was real.

[@pamelacole9897]

I grew up listening to him,,pretty sad to see him pass. This is real news

[@stevenwahl3440]

Why would anyone post this. RIP Tom, thank you for the wonderful music and memories 🙏

[@michellecadwell6668]

This is awful news. It's so sad to think about someone feeling like their loved one's would be better off without them. My husband tried to do that, but I found him before he died. He was put on medication and she he lived for 16 years before he passed away from cancer. This is so sad 😢

[@justiceharrison5142]

Hello there Michelle nice meeting you here

[@michellecadwell6668]

@@justiceharrison5142 who said I was looking for someone 🤔🤨 For your information I'm not looking.

[@toddmack9224]

@@michellecadwell6668 Settle down there Ms. Cadwell.

[@derrincalk9579]

I've never understood him more than I do now. We love and miss you so dearly Tom.

[@tonywilson2445]

Another piece of my childhood gone.😔 Grew up listening to Tom he was apart of my life. I still to this day just like I'm here now come back to KZbin and crank Tom's songs up n have couple of quiet bourbons

[@grampsradio]

Tom T. Hall was a one of a kind classic. There will never be another one like him.

[@markroanoke3125]

85 years old, widowed, retired, perhaps isolated and depressed, maybe an undisclosed diagnoses who knows. Many or most of his lifelong friends gone. Don't judge the man he lived and died on his terms.

[@schuylerking6704]

He enriched many lives with his music and recordings. So many songs that will live on for generations to come. He was a story teller and a warm human being. I love his recording of Loves been good to me. I feel I need to mention that one but there are so many. RIP Tom T. Hall. And thank you from us all.

[@ambrosemackinnon8314]

One of the greatest Country artists of our time ..I can't understand why he would take his life at the age of 85 years .something must have troubled or severely bothered him terribly he will be greatly missed. He was well known as the story teller of Country music Hollywood could make movies about his great songs.

[@becca318]

Omgosh,I pray for the repose of his soul! ❤🙏

[@tinabutkus4619]

My gosh ! To hear that Tom T Hall took his own life is heartbreaking!! He was a very gifted and talented storyteller !!!! He wrote so many great songs ! I. Love. Old dogs and children and watermelon wine ! The Year that Clayton Delaney died and SneakySnake are just a few of my favorites !! RIP Tom you will be missed

[@Patriot.jen.jen1]

This is so sad🥲🥲 you are in heaven now with no pain😇

[@justiceharrison5142]

Hello there Jenn nice meeting you here

[@eileenlester4342]

RIP Tom. Prayers for the family. 🙏 💜🙏

[@groverbaker6404]

Dad brought a new zenith console home in 1969..a free lp was the ballad of 40 dollars..wow..I have all of his records up until vinyl died..he was a beautiful man..pity at what happened .God has awesome mercy for a Great man like t.

[@sharonholt3118]

Oh no! How sad…prayers to his family

[@justiceharrison5142]

Hello there Sharon nice meeting you here

[@petecassidy2580]

For whatever reason Tom took his own life, you can bet he was sparing his family of something really awful. He was a man of character, honor, pride, and love. He would have never done that because he was hurting or suffering. He was a man of love, and that’s how I see it. Any time I try to play any of his songs on my ukulele, tears run down my cheeks. His music reflects the love he had for others. R.I.P. Mr. Hall

[@jayjaynella4539]

Quite a few of his songs evoke powerful feelings. NO other writer like him ever.

[@atfourothirtythree]

I heard he had dementia so I can see that he didn't want to put his family thru years of seeing him going downhill and feeling like was going to be burden. This is so heartbreaking!

[@carolinasmoker9764]

Rest easy my friend...gone, but not forgotten!!!

[@westbounddesign4531]

I can't see this is devastating. One of the best songwriters we've ever known, after losing his wife years ago and struggling with health issues at 85, opted to choose when he wanted to leave this world. A world he absolutely loved, and made sure we knew he loved, with everyone in it. Everything about him will be missed by millions. I've seen too many family members wither beyond having any choice left in their life, and if he made a decision before that happened to him, I have to respect that. RIP, The World's Greatest Storyteller.

[@CiscoDuck]

This news is so heartbreaking! I was saddened to hear that his wife Dixie has passed on years ago. Tom was an inspiration to me as a songwriter having read his book on the subject about 40 years ago. He was always one of my country music heroes with all of those big hits he had. I never dreamed that he would get so low as to take his own life. I have to think that somewhere he had one more song in him (as Merle Haggard had spoken of his own journey) and a reason to continue on. So sad!

[@atfourothirtythree]

Like yourself I too followed Tom T Hall..loved all of his songs and read his autobiography. When I think of all those out there that loved his storytelling and his brilliant mind I think of that poem Richard Cory..RIP Tom!

[@CiscoDuck]

@@atfourothirtythree Yeah... I did a search on country music singers who died by suicide and the results are very sad. I read several of Tom's books. I didn't see anything that would raise a red flag. Loved the guy.

[@RayfordRaySiegel]

Dang. That's sad, and I don't really even know any of his songs, except "I like Beer", which I know all the words to; my grandpa taught it to me and my brother, when we were kids. I wonder what was going on, to bring him to that.

[@richcorley7120]

Check out. Thats why l came to Memphis

[@RayfordRaySiegel]

@@richcorley7120, Okay. I'm checking in out, right now. I see that it's called "That's How I Got To Memphis", instead.

[@billspooks]

I am not happy about it as I wish his story hand ended better but I respect his decision. I loved his music. He had a voice I could easily sing along to.

[@midwesttroubador]

As sad as the news is to hear and grapple with, it's important to share. It does not detract in the least, from the inedible mark that Tom T Hall has left upon this world. Thank you for all you've done for us!

[@sweetdrahthaar7951]

Still lots we don’t know. If he was going through chemo, radiation, or both this is something that happens quite frequently. It’s one of the main concerns of caregivers. People called navigators call you once you’re undergoing treatments and that’s one of the main things they want to know is if you’re suicidal.

[@TessLynnW]

It's a question on the questionnaire you're required to fill out for every appointment at the Cancer Center within my town.

[@dabprod]

Why? None of their business.

[@susanbukera6368]

The man also had great faith in God his music reveals it so that's another reason why I can't believe he did that to himself... And if that's true that he did that to himself... God knows our weaknesses... And he's a god that judges the heart... God who loves Mercy over judgment... And I believe according to his faith in God if he had a moment of mental weakness he is still safe in Christ according to his faith in Christ Jesus..

[@historybuff9276]

I had a old CD of old country hits (13-15 yrs ago?) on that CD was "A Week In The Country Jail" . Ive always thought of myself as a REAL COUNTRY music fan (pre 1993ish) but I was so embarrassed when I realized that I didnt know who the hell this great voice was. I litterally got on KZbin and binge watched every video of his songs I could find. Now when it comes to country singers i like they're the greats like Jones,Jennings,Tweety, Pride, both Hank Sr.& Jr.,Don Williams you get the picture. I truly believe Tom T.Hall was one of the best singers that not many people have heard of & i just don't understand why? R.I.P Mr. Hall tell Clayton Delaney hello.

[@CiscoDuck]

Some friends of mine used to go squirrel hunting with him in Kentucky. He always was a great shot!

[@alonzowitt5931]

Unbelievable, he impacted so many lives and go out in this manner 😢

[@calwolfe3094]

I met him backstage at the Old Grand Opry in 1980. He was there with Dolly Parton for her new movie at the time. He just seemed like an ordinary guy. What a great talent.

[@jsos3985]

First thing that came to mind after watching this is that he wrote and recorded the song titled, "The man who shot himself "

[@Blue-rw9kj]

The World According To Raymond and Home are two of my favorites among many from this Great singer/storyteller, sad, but, he's in a better place.

[@donnamcgehee6450]

I don't understand why a country legend like Tom T would kill himself? May his memory be forever Eternal!! My thoughts and prayers are with family,friends and fans around the world.

[@donaldewert2332]

Being a legend has nothing to do with it. He must have been terribly depressed, if you haven't been it's hard to imagine. Having a lot of money, fame beautiful home means nothing if you are unable to feel alive and enjoy things if you're depressed, I've been there, you just want the hurt and sadness to end!!

[@jayjaynella4539]

@@donaldewert2332 He had a lot of illnesses listed above and that would be enough reason to leave early so I am at peace with what he did, having seen many relatives with those illnesses die in terrible conditions.

[@atfourothirtythree]

I find this news hard to accept. He is now to me like that poem Richard Cory..I read his autobiography and hung on to his words...as well as all his songs. He was a brilliant man..and then I hear this...like Richard Cory... RIP Tom.

[@jackiejohnson8612]

I remember when I was just a teenager he & Wendy Holcomb were playing at the Jackson County Fair..I worked there so my boss made a way for me & my friend Cathy to get to stick around before the concert we had a blast but I noticed on his tour bus that Tom T.Hall just sit watching us & he was drinking but he seemed so depressed in my my mind that's what I was thinking.May he rest in peace always loved his music.

[@59Schnauzermom]

So sad, prayers for his family, I'm sure they are still hurting

[@JewelsofOpar1.]

I remember the day that Tom T. Hall died. Nobody knew it but I went out in the woods and I cried.

[@davidmckinney6577]

Wow 😳 that's hard to believe

[@sheilahollaway1194]

Oh my. So sorry 😞

[@user-my8zo8uh3n]

Reminds me my uncle and aunt he used call her tweety he always said wherever tweety goes i wont be far behind her when my aunt died he died 3 months later ,i bet tom and dixie were very much similar i guess the loneliness got him in the end

[@MegaJoachimb]

Gee whiz, he was a hero like figure to me. May he rest in peace. I still enjoy listening to his songs. Mahsi

[@justinellison4214]

He may have been deppresed who knows . ? But it dosnt change one thing . I still say he is great . The best. And thats that

[@scottzipperer6146]

After losing my brother and best friend to suicide it disturbed me greatly to find this news may he Rest In Peace God Bless The Family

[@jameskennedy6982]

I was in law enforcement for 32+ years. Saw many suicides in that time.people can be so rude. I've had people say "he can never go to heaven"....don't believe that.people that self destruct have, in their mind, expended ALL possibilities, and taking their own life is the last solution. I don't believe they are in their right mind. the Bible says there is only one unforgivable sin, that is blaspheming the HOLY SPIRIT. GODS grace is all forgiving, HIS gracious love is unending. RIP Tom T., I'm sure you are singing for the Lord.

[@mikelldaley9078]

he is so good. great writer

[@earlgallup5223]

Life is hard be careful how you judge...

[@reindeer-o-stoole]

"...regarding details that have submerged [sic]" - 🤔😟🤯. R.I.P. T.T.H. 🙏 🕊 🇺🇸

[@Viyorojas]

i remember the day i learned how he died 🎶 i didn't tell anybody but i went to woods and i ... 🎶

[@richcorley7120]

Clayton Delaney

[@russellseville6068]

Still like him regardless

[@terryleep6028]

I agree did not need to know that!!! Love Tom T Hall!!!!! Clayton Delaney!!!!!

[@Imagodfollower]

So very sad R.I.P Tom T Hall.

[@MervCasteel]

His choice . I accept that and respect him for that .... RIP

[@48beano]

I was shocked by this from such an intelligent and great mind. He did have a song about a man who shot himself on one of his albums. I know about all his songs on all albums

[@carolhydesmith1603]

Who cares? I will miss his music and his singing. Leave the man alone. RIP TOM.

[@RayfordRaySiegel]

Some people do, because it's a tragedy, for him to have been brought to that.

[@vanillagorilla911]

We don't know about his personal struggles, and I will not judge him about his personal decisions. I can only be thankful for the role his music has played in my life Now, who's gonna feed them hogs?

[@bobroberson9286]

TRULY SAD FOR ALL !!!

[@susanbukera6368]

I can't believe he did that to himself he loved the farm and the animals... Loved music loved life... I find that hard to believe...

[@stellaclark7885]

I read this the other day. So sad.

[@elainafoust2154]

It doesn't matter to me He was a wonderful singer and great story teller

[@debramilles323]

Oh my God I didn’t even know that so sad

[@jzk3919]

No comments just some tears.

[@scottyjohnson3120]

So sad. I love Tom T Hall, I've been a huge fan of his for years. Maybe it could be that the good Lord likes a little pickin' too.

[@Berek4167]

I'm speechless.

[@deborahperkins8473]

That is so said

[@1silvervespa]

He came from a time where people were more practicle self suficent ....he saw what was ahead and for him he wasn't going to suffer in some home . He lived his way he died his way ....... What is tragic about that ? You seen the inside of old folks homes most are unfit. We hear it read it all the time . R.I.P. Tom T.Hall

[@kennethseals7336]

🙏😭🙏

[@scottyjohnson3120]

I remember the year that Clayton Delaney died Nobody ever knew it but I went out in the woods and I cried I know there's a lot of good preachers that know a lot more than I do It could be that the good Lord likes a little pickin' too

[@mariemoore6406]

We never know why ppl do this and how much it takes to break someone..Everyone does not have the same strength as others and some are like twigs and easily break..This life is hard and sometimes problems that are ongoing and compounded over time break ppl. There are no easy solutions to preventing suicide..Some over come and some won't...Its reality..

[@serenabieszk3583]

So sad to die that way.

[@justiceharrison5142]

Hello there Serena nice meeting you here