Randy Travis, country music legend, had emergency heart surgery on Monday. His sister-in-law spilled the beans about his recent health scare.
Teresa Traywick, the wife of Randy's brother Ricky Traywick, spoke with People. She told the publication that:
"We have been told he has had surgery. Our prayers are going out to him because my husband just had a heart attack last year, so it is in their family. Their mother passed away at an early age with her heart, so it is like these boys are following right in their footsteps. My prayers are with them. That's all I can say right now."
It was revealed last night that the singer sufferes complications from a heart infection known as viral cardiomyopathy, a heart muscle disease that could lead to irregular heart beat and sudden cardiac failure. Where some forms of cardiomyopathy can be linked to drug and alcohol abuse, it is unclear if Mr. Travis' disease is related.
Travis has struggled with sobriety in the past. The singer/songwriter has nearly as many DUIs as he does Grammys. Last year, he was arrested for getting into a fight in a church parking lot.
It appeared that Randy was turning his life around. Travis has underwent court-ordered alcohol treatment in order to avoid a six month jail sentence.
The 54-year-old singer, songwriter and actor has accomplished a great deal during his life. Some career highlights include: Six Grammys, six Country Music Awards, nine ACMs, ten AMAs and seven Dove Awards.
Travis is most known for his hit songs: “Forever and Ever, Amen,” “Deeper Than the Holler,” “Digging Up Bones,” “On the Other Hand,” and “Three Wooden Crosses.”
Classicalite.com will keep you up to date on any changes to his condition just as soon any new developments arise.
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