The LeDoux family, long regarded as country music royalty, is grappling with a devastating loss that has shaken their close-knit circle to its core. The granddaughter of the late country singer and rodeo champion Chris LeDoux tragically passed away last week in a choking accident at just two years old.
According to a statement released by the family, the incident occurred during a quiet evening at home in Kaycee, Wyoming. Despite immediate efforts by family members and first responders, little Emma Rose LeDoux, daughter of Chris’s son Ned LeDoux, could not be revived.
The heartbreaking news has reverberated across the country music community, with fans and fellow artists expressing their condolences and support online. A memorial video posted by Ned on his social media has since gone viral, showing tender moments between father and daughter—set against the backdrop of his song “Dance with Your Daughter.”
“This is every parent’s nightmare,” a close friend of the family shared. “The LeDoux legacy has always been about strength, love, and cowboy grit. But nothing prepares you for this.”
Chris LeDoux, known for hits like “This Cowboy’s Hat” and “Whatcha Gonna Do with a Cowboy,” passed away in 2005. He left behind not just a musical legacy, but a family rooted in tradition and resilience. That strength is being tested now more than ever.
The family has requested privacy as they grieve, but in true LeDoux fashion, they are also using this tragedy to raise awareness about child safety. A GoFundMe campaign has been launched in Emma’s honor, supporting children’s emergency training programs in rural areas.
Fans are invited to light a virtual candle and share their messages on a memorial page hosted by the Chris LeDoux Memorial Foundation.