Iconic Music Producer Fred Foster Dies At Age 87

Foster helped the careers of some of country music's biggest stars.

(Undated)  --  Iconic music producer Fred Forster has died at the age of 87. 

He passed away Wednesday night after a short illness.

Foster has helped launch the careers of multiple country music artists, including Kris Kristofferson, Willie Nelson and Dolly Parton. 

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