American singer-songwriter Todd Snider, known for his warm storytelling and sharp wit, has died at age 59. Fans and fellow musicians shared tributes after news broke that he passed away shortly after suffering serious injuries in what was described as a violent assault outside a hotel.

Snider had recently postponed tour dates while recovering at home. His team later confirmed he had been hospitalized with an undiagnosed case of pneumonia, and sadly “departed this world” despite treatment.

The acclaimed musician blended folk, rock, blues, alt-country, and funk, recording 14 studio albums across his long career. His songs, including Alright Guy and Talking Reality Television Blues, earned praise from artists such as Sir Tom Jones, who covered his work. In 2021, Snider was inducted into the Oregon Music Hall of Fame, a proud moment for his Portland hometown.

A heartfelt message posted to his social media praised his gift for turning life’s chaos into memorable lyrics. It described him as someone who “always found the humor in this crazy world” and created music that felt “like an old friend.”

The statement encouraged fans to honor him the way he would have wanted: by playing his songs loud and carrying forward the messages of love, compassion, and peace he wrote into every performance.

Snider’s final tour, High, Lonesome and Then Some 2025, had been cancelled earlier this month as he recovered from his injuries. His fans now say goodbye to a storyteller whose voice shaped a generation of American songwriting.