Kris Kristofferson, the renowned country artist, songwriter, and actor, passed away at the age of 88 at his home in Maui, Hawaii. He is remembered for his extraordinary contributions to music and his compassionate character, notably demonstrated during a 1992 Bob Dylan tribute concert where he supported Sinead O'Connor amidst a hostile crowd. O'Connor faced backlash for tearing up a picture of Pope John Paul II on Saturday Night Live as a protest against the Catholic Church, which led to her being booed at the concert. Kristofferson famously consoled her on stage, encouraging her not to be disheartened, and later wrote the song