Published 19:52 IST, May 10th 2021
What happened to Randy Travis' health? Know how his health deteriorated in 2013
Randy Travis suffered a near-fatal stroke in 2013 and his fans were concerned about his health. Read ahead to know about his health and career.
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Randy Bruce Traywick, popularly kwn as Randy Travis has ruled music lovers hearts ever since he released his first single in 1985. Grammy Award winner has released 22 studio albums in his career. Whisper My Name suffered a stroke in 2013 and has t released new music ever since.
What happened to Randy Travis' health?
According to a report by Countrydaily.com, in July 2013, Randy entered emergency room as he complained of congestion. A couple of days later, he suffered a stroke which was result of his heart failure. In this condition, fluid builds up in heart which causes it to pump blood insufficiently. This major stroke affected central part of Randy's brain. condition worsened at a point where doctors h to put him on life support and induce him in a state of coma to protect his brain.
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doctors also h told his n-fiance Mary that Randy's chance of survival was only one per cent. y also suggested that she should consider putting him off life support. But Mary did t budge and stood by his side. Mary told doctors that he h squeezed her hand even in state of semi-coma and told team that y will be fighting this toger.
Randy Travis underwent brain surgery and was hospitalised for six months as he got his strength back. He learned to walk and speak as well with help of his wife and physical rapy. He also attended 2019 CMA Fest where he signed autographs for his fans and posed to pictures with m.
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In May 2019, Randy also released his memoir titled Forever and Ever Amen. memoir has chronicled details of all major events of his life. He has also written about his struggle with alcohol abuse and his 2012 arrest wherein he was found naked in a drunken state.
Randy Travis' popular songs
Some of most popular songs sung by Randy are Forever and Ever, Amen which has 55 million views on YouTube, Three Wooden Crosses that has 20 million views, Deeper Than Holler has 14 million and I Told You So has 21 million views on video-sharing platform. He won American Music Awards for Forever and Ever, Amen in 1988. He also won Grammy for his song Diggin' Up Bones.
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19:52 IST, May 10th 2021