Category: News
One day after the sad announcement that Hall of Famer Ray Price's cancer has spread from his pancreas to his liver, lungs and intestines and he is now "terminal" the 87-year-old has left the hospital and returned to his home in east Texas. There, under hospice care, he will spend his last days in the company of his wife Janie, family and friends in warm, familiar surroundings.
Earlier today Janie posted Ray's "final message" of thanks and farewell to his fans:
"I love my fans and have devoted my life to reaching out to them. I appreciate their support all these years, and I hope I haven't let them down. I am at peace. I love Jesus. I'm going to be just fine. Don't worry about me. I'll see you again one day."
To paraphrase the opening of "Crazy Arms," blue ain't the word for the way that we feel.
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Showing posts with label Ray Price. Show all posts
Friday, December 13, 2013
Tuesday, December 10, 2013
Sick Call: Ray Price
Category: News
Sadly, this will probably be the last "sick call" on country legend Ray Price. The 87-year-old Hall of Fame singer has been battling pancreatic cancer for over a year. Now, after a month-long bout with sepsis, his son released a statement saying that the famed "Cherokee Cowboy" is in his final days.
"My dad is very sick," Price's son wrote in a letter to Price's fans. "He is at East Texas Medical Center at Tyler, Texas." The note continued, "My dad is in the final stages of pancreatic cancer, and the general opinion is that he will not be going home."
Price was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in July 2012. He made the diagnosis public in an interview with a San Antonio newspaper in October 2012, adding he felt good through the treatments. He has been in and out of the hospital numerous times this year, and things took a dramatic turn for the worse when Price developed sepsis. The blood infection nearly took his life, but he recovered and was released from the hospital in time to go home for Thanksgiving. Now Price is back in the hospital, apparently for the final time, as the combination of battling sepsis and the advanced cancer have taken their toll on his body.
Here's hoping that Price gets to see Christmas. And remember him, his family, and all his fans in your thoughts in prayers.
Sadly, this will probably be the last "sick call" on country legend Ray Price. The 87-year-old Hall of Fame singer has been battling pancreatic cancer for over a year. Now, after a month-long bout with sepsis, his son released a statement saying that the famed "Cherokee Cowboy" is in his final days.
"My dad is very sick," Price's son wrote in a letter to Price's fans. "He is at East Texas Medical Center at Tyler, Texas." The note continued, "My dad is in the final stages of pancreatic cancer, and the general opinion is that he will not be going home."
Price was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in July 2012. He made the diagnosis public in an interview with a San Antonio newspaper in October 2012, adding he felt good through the treatments. He has been in and out of the hospital numerous times this year, and things took a dramatic turn for the worse when Price developed sepsis. The blood infection nearly took his life, but he recovered and was released from the hospital in time to go home for Thanksgiving. Now Price is back in the hospital, apparently for the final time, as the combination of battling sepsis and the advanced cancer have taken their toll on his body.
Here's hoping that Price gets to see Christmas. And remember him, his family, and all his fans in your thoughts in prayers.
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Good News - Update on Ray Price
Category: News
Here is the Facebook post from Ray Price's wife, Janie, regarding the Hall of Famer's hospitalization for severe dehydration:
Hello Everyone,
I promised Ray that I would keep all of you updated on his stay in the hospital this week.
Ray was admitted last Thursday night due to severe dehydration.
A medication he had to take for Post Radiation Syndrome caused him to have extreme diarrhea that resulted in loss of too much body fluid.
Dr. Red Duke just upgraded Rays condition to "GOOD AND IMPROVING DAILY". He is so much better today and is alert and talking.
We have to remain in hospital for a few more days until his strength is better.
Ray said to thank you all for your prayers. I am reading him your messages and I can tell you that he is moved by your love and concern for him.
So am I. Ray and I have been together for 45 years and I am not about to let go now!!!!.
I will return to keep you updated.
With Great Appreciation, Janie Price
Thanks for the update, Janie. Please tell Ray that we're all praying and pulling for him!
Here is the Facebook post from Ray Price's wife, Janie, regarding the Hall of Famer's hospitalization for severe dehydration:
Hello Everyone,
I promised Ray that I would keep all of you updated on his stay in the hospital this week.
Ray was admitted last Thursday night due to severe dehydration.
A medication he had to take for Post Radiation Syndrome caused him to have extreme diarrhea that resulted in loss of too much body fluid.
Dr. Red Duke just upgraded Rays condition to "GOOD AND IMPROVING DAILY". He is so much better today and is alert and talking.
We have to remain in hospital for a few more days until his strength is better.
Ray said to thank you all for your prayers. I am reading him your messages and I can tell you that he is moved by your love and concern for him.
So am I. Ray and I have been together for 45 years and I am not about to let go now!!!!.
I will return to keep you updated.
With Great Appreciation, Janie Price
Thanks for the update, Janie. Please tell Ray that we're all praying and pulling for him!
Monday, May 13, 2013
Sick Call (Again): Ray Price
Category: News
Country Music Hall of Famer Ray Price is in the hospital, suffering from dehydration. The 87-year-old legend posted this announcement on his Facebook page this morning:
Price underwent treatment for pancreatic cancer last year.
Please keep him in your prayers.
Country Music Hall of Famer Ray Price is in the hospital, suffering from dehydration. The 87-year-old legend posted this announcement on his Facebook page this morning:
Hi Folks, Just to let my Facebook Friends know that I have been admitted to the hospital because of severe dehydration. Doctors are pouring the fluids to me and I am feeling much better. I wanted you to hear from me before you hear it from the media. I have asked my wife, Janie, to keep you all posted. Thanks for your prayers and support. Ray
Price underwent treatment for pancreatic cancer last year.
Please keep him in your prayers.
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