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Merle Haggard passed away in Shasta County, California. The iconic country music singer and songwriter, known for hits such as "Okie from Muskogee" and "Mama Tried," breathed his last on April 6, 2016, at the age of 79. Haggard's death came after a long and successful career that spanned over five decades, leaving a lasting impact on the country music genre and American culture.