Who Died from Brooks and Dunn? Clearing Up the Rumors
As of April 2025, both members of the iconic country duo Brooks & Dunn—Kix Brooks and Ronnie Dunn—are alive and continuing their legacy in country music.
Recent online speculation sparked concern among fans after Ronnie Dunn, 71, left the stage early during an encore performance in Indiana. The incident occurred during their hit song “Boot Scootin’ Boogie,” when Dunn, visibly struggling, encouraged the audience to sing along before exiting the stage. He had reportedly been battling illness that night, and while the moment was emotional, there’s been no indication of any serious or long-term health issues.
Despite the rumors circulating on social media on Who Died from Brooks and Dunn? no member of Brooks & Dunn has passed away. Both Ronnie Dunn and Kix Brooks are active professionally and continue to engage with fans. In fact, Kix Brooks was recently honored with an induction into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2023, and the duo is currently nominated for “Duo of the Year” at the upcoming ACM Awards.
Death hoaxes surrounding public figures aren’t uncommon, especially when health concerns arise, but in this case, the rumors are completely unfounded. The concern among fans is understandable, especially given Ronnie Dunn’s visible struggle on stage, but both artists remain very much alive. What happened to Brooks & Dunn