#GlenCampbell's daughter pays tribute to late dad

FIGlen Campbell, centre, Kim Woolen, left, and Ashley Campbell arrive at the 54th annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles. Campbell, the grinning, high-pitched entertainer who had such hits as "Rhinestone Cowboy" and spanned country, pop, television and movies, died Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2017. He was 81. Campbell announced in June 2011 that he had been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, File)

FIGlen Campbell, centre, Kim Woolen, left, and Ashley Campbell arrive at the 54th annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles. Campbell, the grinning, high-pitched entertainer who had such hits as "Rhinestone Cowboy" and spanned country, pop, television and movies, died Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2017. He was 81. Campbell announced in June 2011 that he had been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, File)

Published Aug 9, 2017

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Glen Campbell's daughter Ashley Campbell has posted an emotional tribute to her late father, in which she admitted being "heartbroken" following his passing aged 81.

Ashley Campbell took to her Twitter account to post a heartfelt tribute to the country music legend, who died on Tuesday (08.08.17) aged 81 after a "long and courageous battle" against Alzheimer's disease, in which she admitted he was "everything I ever will be". 

Attached to a picture of her hand holding her father's, the singer wrote: "Heartbroken. I owe him everything I am, and everything I ever will be. He will be remembered so well and with so much love. (sic)"

Heartbroken. I owe him everything I am, and everything I ever will be. He will be remembered so well and with so much love.

A post shared by Ashley Campbell (@ashcambanjo) on Aug 8, 2017 at 1:42pm PDT

Several stars have paid tribute to the 'Rhinestone Cowboy' hitmaker - who was also behind songs 'Wichita Lineman' and 'By The Time I Get To Phoenix' - including his pal Brian Wilson. 

He wrote on Twitter: "I'm very broken up to hear about my friend Glen Campbell. An incredible musician and an even better person. I'm at a loss. Love & Mercy. (sic)"

Country music star Blake Shelton also took to social media to reveal he was praying for Glen's family following his death. 

He tweeted: "Extremely sad to hear that Glen Campbell has passed away. My prayers and thoughts go out to him and his family."

Extremely sad to hear that Glen Campbell has passed away. My prayers and thoughts go out to him and his family.

— Blake Shelton (@blakeshelton) August 8, 2017

Glen's death was confirmed on his official website last night. 

A statement read: "It is with the heaviest of hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and legendary singer and guitarist, Glen Travis Campbell, at the age of 81, following his long and courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease.

"Glen is survived by his wife, Kim Campbell of Nashville, TN; their three children, Cal, Shannon and Ashley; his children from previous marriages, Debby, Kelli, Travis, Kane, and Dillon; ten grandchildren, great- and great-great-grandchildren; sisters Barbara, Sandra, and Jane; and brothers John Wallace "Shorty" and Gerald.

"In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Glen Campbell Memorial Fund at BrightFocus Foundation through the CareLiving.org donation page. (sic)"

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