Controversial outlaw country music star David Allan Coe dies aged 86

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David Allan Coe, a controversial country music outlaw and singer, has died at the age of 86.

The singer-songer scored his biggest hits in the 1980s with songs like The Ride and Mona Lisa Lost Her Smile, but was heavily criticised for using racial slurs in his music and for his habit of displaying the Confederate flag.

Coe died at 5.08pm local time on Wednesday, his representative confirmed to People Magazine, adding: ‘David was a country music treasure and loved his fans.

‘Most importantly, he was a true outlaw and a great singer, songwriter, and performer.’

No cause of death has not yet been confirmed, although Page Six rep...