It’s been a year since country music icon Toby Keith passed away, leaving behind a legacy of powerful songs, patriotism, and unshakable pride in his roots. Now, for the first time, his last will and testament has been made public — and what it contains has left fans in absolute disbelief.
While much of his estate was expected to go to his beloved wife and children, what surprised everyone was Toby’s heartfelt decision to leave a large portion of his fortune to veterans, children battling cancer, and his hometown community in Oklahoma.
“I owe America. I owe the working people. I owe my hometown — and I want to give back with love,”
— Toby wrote in his final handwritten note attached to the will, bringing countless fans to tears.
Famous for patriotic anthems like “Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue,” Toby Keith didn’t just sing about American values — he lived them. And even in death, he continues to inspire and give back in a way few artists ever have.
Across the country, fans have been flooding social media with tributes:
“Toby was and will always be our hero — in life and beyond.”
“He didn’t just sing about loving America. He proved it with every choice he made.”