Tommy Cash, brother of Johnny Cash, passes away at 84

Tommy Cash, a musician and the younger brother of the legendary Johnny Cash, passed away on Friday evening at the age of 84.

Cash's death was confirmed by Bill Miller, Icon Entertainment founder and CEO, who launched the Johnny Cash Museum in Nashville.

Miller's statement read, "Tommy Cash was a loyal supporter of the Johnny Cash Museum and a very beloved member of our extended family as well as a highly respected member of the music industry. This great man will be deeply missed by his friends and many loyal fans around the world. Please keep Tommy’s beloved wife, Marcy and his family in your prayers.”

Tommy Cash has been carrying on his brother's legacy for years touring and playing music ever since his brother died at the age of 71 in September of 2003.

Tommy Cash was one of seven children in his family, including Johnny Cash, and would serve in the armed forces. After that, he found his way into the music scene and played with Hank Williams Jr. early in his music career.

In the 1960's, Cash would sign his first major deals and go on to produce a significant catalog of music proving that the Cash family had music in their genes. While Tommy Cash is gone, his music will live on.