Dhaka, April 30 -- Country music artist David Allan Coe has passed away at the age of 86.

Fox News reported that his wife Kimberly confirmed the news to Rolling Stone on Wednesday.

"One of the best singers, songwriters, and performers of our time [and] never to be forgotten," she was quoted as saying by Fox News.

"My husband, my friend, my confidant and my life for many years. I'll never forget him and I don't want anyone else to ever forget him either."

According to Fox News, a representative told The Music Universe that the singer died in intensive care around 5pm EST. "David is a musical treasure," the representative was quoted as saying, adding that Coe "appreciated all of the fans."

The cause of death was not immediately known....