Latest / Fresh Intelligence / EXCLUSIVE: Country Legend's Brush With Death - Icon Ray Stevens Cheated Grim Reaper After Serious Tumble
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- 0:18[SPEAKER_00]: entry icon, Ray Stephens recently cheated death in a serious fall at his home on March 29.
- 0:23[SPEAKER_00]: Suffering a broken neck that required a brief hospitalization in the Nashville area.
- 0:28[SPEAKER_00]: At 87 years old, the two-time Grammy winner is now recovering at home.
- 0:32[SPEAKER_00]: Doctors have recommended that Stephens wear a neck brace for approximately four weeks.
- 0:36[SPEAKER_00]: Despite the injury, he remains mobile and in good spirits.
- 0:40[SPEAKER_00]: This incident marks his second health scare in less than a year.
- 0:43[SPEAKER_00]: In August 2025, Stevens underwent minimally invasive heart surgery following complaints of chest pain, which turned out to be a minor heart attack.
- 0:51[SPEAKER_00]: He subsequently had two stents inserted to prevent future blockages, and spent several days in rehabilitation.
- 0:57[SPEAKER_00]: Health issues have led to the cancellation of performances at his West Nashville Club, the Cobba Ray Showroom.
- 1:03[SPEAKER_00]: Following his heart procedure, a message to fans stated, Ray is out of ICU and beginning to walk the halls and therapy with a nurse's assistance as he is working towards recovering from the surgery.
- 1:13[SPEAKER_00]: Ray is very grateful for all of the cards and get well messages.
- 1:17[SPEAKER_00]: Everything is still beautiful.
- 1:18[SPEAKER_00]: Despite these setbacks, Steven's will celebrate the April 10 release of his latest album, favorites old and new asterisk, featuring beloved hits like The Look of Love, along with fresh tracks like, moving out is easier than moving on.
- 1:31[SPEAKER_00]: Stephens expressed his enthusiasm for the project, stating, I had a lot of fun creating this album.
- 1:36[SPEAKER_01]: It really does contain a few of my favorite old songs, as well as favorite new ones penned by some talented writers.