 Kinky Friedman, who pokes satirical fun at everything from being Jewish to country music, has died. Friedman, in addition to being a successful author and musician, also dabbled in politics with a campaign for governor of Texas. Friends say Friedman died at his family's ranch near San Antonio. Friedman toured with Bob Dylan and sang with Willie Nelson in a career that earned him a cult following. He'd been suffering from Parkinson's. Kinky Friedman was 79 years old.