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Billy Strings Was Blindsided When He Learned His Mom’s Cause of Death

Strings admits he still doesn't fully understand the circumstances that led up to his mom's death in July 2025.

Billy Strings Says He's Still in 'Denial' Over His Mom's Shocking Cause of Death: 'It Was Just Unnecessary'

Strings, 33, opened up about losing his mother Debra Apostol in a new episode of the Dopey podcast, saying her sudden death ...
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Billy Strings Opens Up On His Mother’s Tragic Overdose: “I Don’t Understand, Guess I Never Will”

Sharing some heartbreaking news regarding his mother's unexpected death. Earlier this summer, Billy Strings, whose real name is William Lee Apostol, informed the world that his mother tragically ...
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Billy Strings’ 'Beautiful' Mom Debra Dies Hours After He Finishes Show Near His Parents’ Michigan Home

Strings announced his mom's death during his show in Lexington, Ky., on Friday, June 20 Billy Strings/Instagram Billy Strings announced his mother Debra Apostol's death during a live show in Lexington ...
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Ringo Starr Enlists Help From Billy Strings, Emmylou Harris, Jack White, Sheryl Crow and More at Ryman Auditorium, Announces Grand Ole Opry Debut

On Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025, Ringo Starr commenced the first of two sold-out nights on the Ryman Auditorium stage in Nashville, Tenn., supporting his new country-leaning album, Look Up. During the ...