WASHINGTON — Todd Snider, the celebrated singer-songwriter revered in the alt-country and Americana music circles, has passed away, as confirmed by his record label, Aimless, Inc. Snider was 59 years old.

Renowned for his witty storytelling and humor-infused lyrics, Snider was hailed by his team as a “Folk Hero” and “Poet of the World.”

“His music conveyed immense tenderness and sensitivity, teaching many to view the world from a fresh perspective,” the statement read. “Every day, he dedicated himself to writing, striving to take his place among the songwriting legends whose records he cherished. These were the same icons who embraced him, shared their lives, and mentored him as he diligently learned from them.”

His passing was announced just one day after it was revealed by family and friends that Snider had been undergoing significant medical treatment. Doctors had discovered he was “quietly suffering from an undiagnosed case of walking pneumonia,” with his health condition previously described as “complicated.”

Snider had returned to Tennessee last week after canceling the remainder of his “High, Lonesome and Then Some” tour. His team said he “sustained severe injuries” in an alleged assault outside his hotel in Salt Lake City. “Todd will be unable to perform for an undetermined amount of time,” the statement said.

A Salt Lake City police spokesperson told Rolling Stone Snider was treated at a hospital and discharged, later returned and was arrested on suspicion of disorderly conduct, threat of violence and trespassing. He was released, and no formal charges were filed.

After returning home, Snider “began having trouble breathing” and was hospitalized in Hendersonville, Tennessee, where he was diagnosed with “walking pneumonia.”

Born in Oregon and later based in Nashville, Snider became a beloved figure in Americana and East Nashville’s songwriter community. He released more than two dozen albums over three decades and was mentored by Jerry Jeff Walker, John Prine, Jimmy Buffett, Guy Clark and Kris Kristofferson. His songs were recorded by artists including Loretta Lynn, Mark Chesnutt, Gary Allan and Tom Jones.

His final album, “High, Lonesome and Then Some,” was released in October.

“We love you Todd, sail on old friend, we’ll see you again out there on the road somewhere down the line,” Aimless, Inc. said. “You will always be a force of nature.”