On April 6, 1998, Tammy Wynette — the legendary country music singer whose unmistakable voice, emotional storytelling, and string of timeless hits earned her the title “The First Lady of Country Music” — died at her home in Nashville, Tennessee, at the age of 55. Wynette spent more than three decades at the top of country music, becoming one of the genre’s defining voices through classics like “Stand by Your Man,” “D-I-V-O-R-C-E,” “Til I Can Make It on My Own,” and “Your Good Girl’s Gonna Go Bad.” Her turbulent personal life, including her high-profile marriage to fellow country icon George Jones, often made headlines, but her enduring legacy was built on a remarkable career that included 20 No. 1 country hits, multiple Grammy Awards, and a lasting influence on generations of artists who followed.


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Last Days explores the final days of some of the biggest icons in sports and entertainment, breaking down precisely what led to the passing of figures who were larger than life but somehow even bigger in death. Derek Kaufman and Jason Beckerman debunk the myths, unpack the tragedies, and tell the real stories behind the most fascinating celebrity deaths.&nbsp;

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