David Allan Coe’s Daughter Reveals Heartbreak: No Chance to Say Goodbye
on May 01, 2026
David Allan Coe Passed Away On April 29
On April 29th, outlaw country legend David Allan Coe passed away at the age of 86.
His representative, David Wade, confirmed to Country Rebel that he died around 5 PM ET after spending time in the ICU.
“David loved his fans and music,” Coe’s rep said.
The “Tennessee Whiksey” singer is survived by his wife of 16 years, Kimberly Hastings Coe, and his five children: Tyler Mahan Coe, Tanya Montana Coe, Shelli Coe, Shyanne Coe, and Carla Coe.
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David’s Children Began Making Statements Following His Death
One day after Coe’s death, his son, Tyler, filmed a statement about his father for his Patreon.
Country fans might know Tyler as the host, writer, and producer of Cocaine & Rhinestones, a podcast that documents country music history. He was also a member of his father’s band for 13 years, even acting as bandleader.
Tyler revealed that he was estranged from his father for many years, saying his father was “always a difficult person to be close with, a difficult person to care about for several reasons.”
He continued, “Nobody who ever knew him would disagree with that statement. But I did always care about him, even after it became clear that he and I were never going to speak to each other again. I never wanted anything bad to happen to him. I do hate the choices he made for how to spend the final decade or so of his life, but I didn’t hate him, and those were his choices to make.”
Their fallout can be attributed to the abrupt firing of Tyler and the rest of Coe’s band who had been touring with him for 13 years.
David’s daughter, Tanya, also took to social media, but she wasn’t as reflective as Tyler was. She actually revealed that she wasn’t told that her father had passed. Instead, she woke up to the news the next day.
“Waking up to the news that your dad has died and not being given the opportunity to see him one last time is a hell I wouldn’t wish on my worst enemy. If anyone finds out about any funeral arrangements, please let me know as I would like ot be at my dad’s funeral,” she wrote.
Several hours later, she posted a series of photos from her childhood on Facebook and wrote, “Thank you for the outpouring of love and condolences. I couldn’t have loved my dad more and i never gave up on him.”
Our prayers are with Tanya, Tyler, and the rest of the Coe family.
