David Allan Coe has been reported dead, with multiple outlets confirming his death at age 86 around April 29, 2026. Details on cause of death have not been consistently disclosed across sources.
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David Allan Coe has died at the age of 86. He wrote the country music classic "Take This Job and Shove It" and was part of the genre's outlaw movement. Known for hits like "You Never Even Called Me by My Name" and "The Ride," he was widely criticized for using racist slurs in his songs.
people.comThe singer-songwriter was known for hits such as ‘You Never Even Called Me by My Name.’
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