Ray Stevens Recovering After Mild Heart Attack, Cancels Shows
- July 11, 2025
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Country music legend Ray Stevens, aged 86, recently experienced a mild heart attack, prompting immediate medical attention. On July 4, Stevens began experiencing chest pains, leading to his admission to a Nashville hospital. Following his admission on Friday, doctors performed a heart catheterization procedure to assess his condition. The procedure confirmed that Stevens had indeed suffered a mild heart attack.
On Monday, Stevens underwent minimally invasive heart surgery. The operation was successful, and by Thursday, he was discharged from the hospital. A representative for Stevens confirmed to Fox News Digital that he is now recovering at home. Although the surgery went well, Stevens will need to undergo additional procedures once he has recuperated from the initial surgery. His recovery plan includes several weeks of rest at home.
Due to his health issues, Stevens has canceled his performances at the CabaRay Showroom through July. Fans who were looking forward to his shows will have to wait until he is fully recovered and ready to return to the stage. The cancellation of these performances underscores the seriousness of his health condition and the importance of prioritizing his recovery.
Stevens’ recovery journey has been shared with fans through social media updates. A recent Instagram post revealed that he is out of the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and has started walking with assistance as part of his therapy. The post also expressed Stevens’ gratitude for the support and well-wishes he has received from fans around the world.
As Stevens continues his recovery, fans remain hopeful for his swift return to health and the stage. The Grammy award-winning musician’s resilience and positive outlook are evident in his social media messages, where he reassures fans that “Everything Is Still Beautiful.”