Loretta Lynn Hospitalized Following Stroke
Loretta Lynn suffered a stroke on Thursday night (May 4) and is hospitalized. However, she is responsive and expected to make a full recovery.
Lynn's official website reports that Lynn's stroke occurred at her home in Hurricane Mills, Tenn.; her publicist confirmed the news to Billboard. Both sources report that the country icon was admitted to a Nashville hospital following the stroke.
Lynn, 85, is "currently under medical care and is responsive and expected to make a full recovery," her website reports.
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Given her stroke, doctors have advised Lynn to stay off the road while recuperating, so all of her upcoming shows have been postponed.
Lynn's concert calendar contained a number of tour dates from May until mid-November. Fans can check her website for updates on when shows will be rescheduled.
Lynn celebrated her 85th birthday on April 14. On Aug. 18, she will release a brand-new album, Wouldn’t It Be Great; the following week, on Aug. 25, an exhibit about Lynn will open at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum.
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