C.W. McCall, Country Singer Famous for 'Convoy', Dead at 93

Photo: GAB Archive/Redferns/Getty His son Bill Fries III announced the death of his father, who had been in hospice care, on Friday. TheWashington Postwas the first to report the news. The ’70s chart-topping country singer was famous for hits like “Convoy,” “Wolf Creek Pass,” and “Old Home Filler-Up an' Keep on a-Truckin' Cafe,” to name a few. Ron Tom/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.

Chrissy Metz on the 'Weird Transition' After 6 Years of 'This Is Us' : I Miss It 'Desperately' (Exclusive)

Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty ImagesNearly one year afterThis Is Usaired itsemotional series finale,Chrissy Metzis sharing what it has been like to transition out of the role that launched her career.Metz — who playedKate Pearsonon thehit seriesduring its entire six-year run — is stepping into adarker characterin the new movieStay Awakeas she adjusts to taking on new roles and transitioning to a new chapter in her life.“I missThis Is Usdesperately,” the actress and singer tells PEOPLE exclusively.

Chrissy Metz Opens Up About Her Relationship & the Progression of 'This Is Us'

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Chrissy Metz Opens Up About Landing Her 'Bucket List' Role in 'Kung Fu Panda: The Paws of Destiny'

She’s been making fans cry every Tuesday onThis Is Us, butChrissy Metzis ready to make parents and kids laugh with her latest show. “Animated movies are some of my favorites and it’s on my bucket list to play one, so this is doubly exciting. It was a surprise and really exciting,” Metz says. “I love comedy, so it’s always, always something I wanted to do. I feel like I can stretch that and keep those muscles that I may not use with the very dramatic roles that I play.

Chrissy Metz Releases Her First Music Video! Actress Walks on Water in 'Breakthrough' -Inspired Story

Chrissy Metzhas given another stunning performance of her single “I’m Standing with You.” On Friday, theThis Is Usstar, 38, released her first music video on her YouTube channel, which serves as the visual accompaniment for her track from the filmBreakthrough, which Metz also stars in. Chrissy Metz/YouTube Metz previously blew audiences away with “I’m Standing with You” when she made hersinging debutat theACM Awardsearlier this month. Breakthrough.Twentieth Century Fox Breakthroughis based on author Joyce Smith’s real-life story and her 2017 memoir,The Impossible: The Miraculous Story of a Mother’s Faith and Her Child’sResurrection, about how her son fell through the ice of a Missouri lake and was given a bleak prognosis for survival.