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Colleen Carroll cause of death: What happened to Garth Brooks’ mother?

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Garth Brooks, one of the most celebrated country musicians, has often spoken fondly of his biological mom’s influence on his career.

Colleen McElroy Carroll, Brooks’s mum, who was a country singer herself gave life to her son’s dreams by providing a solid foundation in the music genre.

 Colleen Carroll cause of death: What happened to Garth Brooks’ mother?

Per an inquiry, Colleen McElroy Carroll was indeed a 1950s-era country singer who recorded on the Capitol Records label and appeared on Ozark Jubilee in the early 1950s and many others.

She made significant contributions to the country music scene during her career.

Tragically, Colleen McElroy Carroll passed on 24 years ago on August 6, 1999, at Deaconess Hospital in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Her death was the result of a long battle with throat cancer. Her passing was a loss to the music community and to her family as a whole.

The legacy of Colleen McElroy Carroll lives on through her contributions to country music and the impact she had on her son’s life and career.

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