Barbra Streisandhas remembered herA Star Is Bornco-starKris Kristoffersonfollowing his death.

The first time I saw Kris performing at the Troubadour club in L.A., Streisand wrote.

I knew he was something special.

LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 13:  Singer/actors Kris Kristofferson and Barbra Streisand speak onstage during The 53rd Annual GRAMMY Awards held at Staples Center on February 13, 2011 in Los Angeles, California.  (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

Kris Kristofferson and Barbra Streisand speak onstage during the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards.Kevin Winter/Getty Images

It was a joy seeing him receive the recognition and love he so richly deserved.

My thoughts go to Kris wife, Lisa who I know supported him in every way possible.

The first time I saw Kris performing at the Troubadour club in L.A.

I knew he was something special.

Heres a song that we sang together in the movie, right?

she told the audience.

I love this song.

Kristofferson died on Saturday at the age of 88.

A cause of death was not immediately available.