Country music legend Ray Stevens was hospitalized after suffering a neck fracture in a fall.
On the 7th (local time), U.S. entertainment outlet Page Six reported that Ray Stevens recently fell in Nashville, Tennessee, and was diagnosed with a fractured neck. He is currently recovering and has been advised by medical staff to wear a neck brace for about four weeks.
His agency said, "Despite the injury, there is currently no problem with his mobility, and he is continuing to recover in good condition."
Fortunately, this accident is not expected to significantly disrupt his activities. Ray Stevens' new album "Favorites Old & New" is scheduled to be released as planned.
Earlier, he underwent surgery last summer for health issues. At the time he was hospitalized after complaining of chest pain, and tests showed he had experienced a minor heart attack. He later underwent minimally invasive heart surgery, which was completed successfully. However, he canceled scheduled performances to recover.
Meanwhile, Ray Stevens is a veteran artist who debuted at age 18 in 1957 and has been active in the music industry for decades. He built his reputation collaborating with Elvis Presley, Dolly Parton and others, and won his first Grammy in 1971.
He also continued his music activities and communicated with fans even after the death of his wife, Penny Jackson Laxdale, with whom he had been married for more than 60 years.
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