On Sunday 29 March 2020, Gene Watson fondly remembered Joe Diffie, who passed away (on Sunday 29 March 2020) following complications from the coronavirus.
'So very sorry to hear about my friend Joe Diffie's passing from the coronavirus.
A truly nice man and incredible talent.
Just 61 - far too young.
Please keep his family in your thoughts and prayers'
On Monday 27 September 2004, Joe Diffie graciously contributed a quote about Gene Watson, for inclusion within Gene Watson's Fan Site, and you can read Joe's thoughts here.
Source
Adkins' Publicity (Nashville), and gene-watson.com