The death of Oak Ridge Boys bassit Richard Sterban has just blown up on the internet and the world is mourning his loss all over the globe.
What is pertinent to mention about the singer is that he passed away in his own home, in Hendersonville, Tenn. After facing complications of bronchitis and even pneumonia which cropped up after a long battle with cancer.
His passing at 83 has also come alongside a statement from his family, as well as the band’ representative.
“We appreciate all of your love, support, and prayers. Please continue to lift us up in this difficult time, we find comfort knowing that he is currently face to face with Jesus,” it starts off by saying.
The singer’s health has been seeing a decline since 2025 when he was forced to step away from his tour with the quartet due to halth issues. But he did join them in January 2026 for Elvira at the Grand Ole Opry.
Fans though have not stopped paying tribute since the news popped up. Some have even tipped their hat and wrote, “I’m a rock n roll guy through and through but make no mistake about it, no singular voice has had a greater direct influence on me than that of Richard Sterban. Any time I’m on the mic and I try to dig a little deeper in the well, so to speak, that’s me trying to reach his level.”
Whereas others kept it short and sweet with the words, “My condolences in the loss of Richard Sterban, what a voice he had rest in peace sir”.
