Randy Travis, country music superstar, is battling congestive heart failure. To make matters worse, the star had a serious stroke late Wednesday night, causing Mr. Travis to undergo another invasive surgery.
Travis' publicist made the following comment on Randy's condition:
“As a complication of his congestive heart failure, Mr. Randy Travis has suffered a stroke and is currently undergoing surgery to relieve pressure on his brain. He is in critical condition. We will have updates as they become available. His family and friends here with him at the hospital request your prayers and support.”
Drs. William Gray and Michael Mack, of the Baylor Health Care System, released a video statement Wednesday on the condition of Randy Travis. Dr. Mack said that "his condition has stabilized and he has shown signs of improvement."
Since then, Travis' health has noticeably declined. According to USA Today, doctors and Randy's publicist have confirmed that:
"The cardiomyopathy caused his heart to weaken and enlarge, so it could not pump properly. To assist his heart function, Travis received an IMPELLA peripheral left ventricular assist device."
The star suffered 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, after having 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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