Janet Miles

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Jimmy Dean, a country music legend for his smash hit about a workingman hero, "Big Bad John," and an entrepreneur known for his sausage brand, died on Sunday. He was 81. Story goes on to say that he was watching TV; his wife left the room for a time and when she returned he was unresponsive, so I'm guessing it was quick and painless.

I had no idea they were the same person. I loved the song, and I like the sausage.

May he rest in peace; may his wife and all who loved him find comfort in memory.