Kevin Sharp's death is apparently not a hoax. The country music star has succumbed to his illness Saturday at age 43, People confirmed Monday.
Kevin Sharp's death was reportedly the result of multiple complications from his past stomach surgeries and digestive issues.
The country singer, who is best known for his No. 1 hit "Nobody Knows," was raised in Redding, California. People reports the musician followed an unconventional path to success.
According to his online biography, Kevin Sharp was diagnosed with the blood cancer Ewing's sarcoma as a young man. Since then, Sharp battled for his life while subjecting himself to multiple chemotherapy and radiation.
In a very fortunate turn of events, Kevin landed a record deal when Make-A-Wish Foundation - an organization which grants requests to terminally ill children and teens - found out that he was aspiring to be a musician. The said foundation arranged a meeting with famed music producer David Foster, which then led to a promising record deal.
Sharp's debut album 'Measure of Man,' which was released in 1996, went gold for his track "Nobody Knows." Through the years, Kevin Sharp has released a number of successful albums, but alongside which, he also engaged into inspiring others by being a motivational speaker via the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
The country singer's most memorable quotation was when he told People in 1996 that he feels "like I'm here for a purpose. I've learned to love unconditionally, to appreciate life."
Examiner reports that Kevin Sharp's condition started to get worse in 2011, which required him to undergo various surgeries for his leg infections.
The shocking news about Kevin Sharp's death sent various artists to echo their prayers for the music artists via Twitter.
A memorial is currently being planned for Nashville in light of the musician's passing.
