Mickey Gilley, whose namesake Texas honky-tonk inspired the 1980 film (Urban Cowboy) and a nationwide wave of Western-themed nightclubs, has died. He was 86 years old at the time.

Mickey passed away on Saturday (May 7) in Branson, Missouri, where he helped run the Mickey Gilley Grand Shanghai Theatre. He had been performing recently since last month, but his health in recent times deteriorated.

According to press reports, he died peacefully, surrounded by his family and close friends.

Geraldine Garrett cause of death: How did Mickey Gilley first wife die?

Geraldine Garrett was Gilley’s first wife, whom he married six decades ago when he was just a teenager( 17 years old). Their union was blessed with three kids (Keith Ray, and Michael).

Unfortunately, their marriage did not stand the test of time, and they divorced in 1961. On March 6, 2010, Geraldine Garrett passed away. However, to date, the reason for her death is not documented.

Where is Geraldine Garrett buried?

Geraldine’s funeral and burial services were held a decade ago, but the exact cemetery location is unknown.