Image Credit: Michael Ochs Archives David Allan Coe, the outlaw country music singer who rose to prominence in the 1970s, is dead at the age of 86. The late "Mona Lisa Lost Her Smile" artist died just after 5:00 p.m. local time on April 29, 2026, his rep confirmed. Coe's death has struck a chord across the music industry, and many of his fans are asking what caused it. "David was a Country Music treasure and loved his fans," Coe's rep told People. "Most importantly, he was a true outlaw and A great singer, songwriter, and performer.