Jeanie Poling has breathed her last.
According to The San Francisco Chronicle, the beloved country singer died at the age of 67 following a prolonged health battle on August 26, 2026.
After bravely fighting two rare forms of cancer for three-and-a-half-year, Jeanie passed away last month from pneumonia, her husband, Chuck Poling, confirmed in a somber statement.
In an emotional social media tribute, Chuck penned, "She passed away on August 26 from pneumonia after a three-and-a-half-year battle with cancer. She fought the good fight but knew when to throw in the towel.”
He also expressed gratitude to the community for supporting his family during their time of grief.
"Thanks to all of you who have opened your hearts to me and my son and daughter over the loss of Jeanie. I can tell you that I am being well taken care of. Even in their own grief for their mother, Isabel and Reuben (and his beautifully compassionate wife Kat) are doing so much to prop me up,” he added.
The San Francisco-based musician went on to write, “I've never been prouder of them. And for the many of you who have offered help, don't worry, you'll be hearing from me at some point. Right now it's time to hunker down with the family.”
“I could say so much about Jeanie but can easily sum it up by saying she made all my dreams come true. I shared 44 years of true love – that elusive magic that so many people search for their whole lives and never find – with a beautiful, bright, funny, and oh, so talented woman. A wonderful mother, an amazing singer, an accomplished professional, and my partner, my lover, and my biggest fan,” he emotionally added.
About Jeanie Poling
Jeanie Poling was a San Francisco-based bluegrass singer and guitarist, who was a significant part of the city’s local bluegrass and country music scene.
