| Source | ABC Local |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | April 17, 2026, 1 p.m. |
| Last Updated | April 17, 2026, 1 p.m. |
| Original URL | https://abc7.com/post/don-schlitz-storied-country-songwriter-behind-hits-gambler-dies-73/18906257/ |
Article Preview
NEW YORK -- Don Schlitz, the storied country music songwriter known for such
hits as "The Gambler," "On the Other Hand" and "Forever and Ever, Amen," died
Thursday at a Nashville hospital. He was 73.
The cause of death was not immediately known. A press release from the Grand Ole
Opry described it...