Loretta Lynn’s Granddaughter Lynn Massey Dies After ‘Long Health Battle’

Lynn Massey, the eldest grandchild of the late country music legend Loretta Lynn, has passed away.

Lynn’s social media accounts made the tragic announcement on Thursday, August 22.

“Betty Sue’s daughter Lynn Massey, Loretta’s first grandchild, passed away this week after a long and difficult health battle,” read the update posted on Instagram and Facebook. “Our family is so grateful for the prayers and love continually shown to us.”

The announcement was accompanied by a photo of Massey standing in front of shelves filled with photos of her grandmother. In the undated photo, Massey wears a colorful apron over a blue plaid T-shirt, smiling brightly at the camera.

While the post mentioned her “long health battle,” it did not provide specific details about the cause of her death or the duration of her health struggles. Details regarding the exact time and place of her passing have not been disclosed.

Massey was the daughter of Betty Sue, one of Loretta Lynn’s six children. She was 64 years old. Betty Sue herself passed away at the same age in July 2013 after battling emphysema, as reported by The Associated Press.

The news of Massey’s death has triggered a wave of condolences from fans on social media. Fellow singer Jewel was among those who responded to the announcement, writing on Instagram, “Sending so much love….”

Lynn Massey’s death comes just under two years after the death of her famous grandmother. Loretta Lynn, the iconic “Coal Miner’s Daughter” singer, died peacefully in her sleep at her Tennessee ranch on October 4, 2022, at the age of 90.