Country music legend Ronnie McDowell rushed to hospital after slurring words mid-concert: ‘Incredibly stressful time'
Ronnie McDowell suffered an apparent medical emergency during his latest concert.
The 75-year-old country singer was rushed to the hospital after slurring his words while performing at the Summer Solstice Music Festival in Oley, Penn. on Saturday, according to Nashville-based radio station WKRN.
McDowell's tour manager told the station that the star was three or four songs into his set before he started 'not making sense.'
7 Ronnie McDowell performs at Tootsie's Orchid Lounge in Nashville in 2010.
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The tour manager then pulled McDowell off the stage and asked him if he felt okay, to which McDowell replied, 'No.'
McDowell mentioned that he thought he might be having a stroke, his tour manager claimed.
The 'Smokey Places' singer was taken to a hospital in Reading, Penn. where he was still undergoing tests as of Sunday morning, according to WKRN.
7 Ronnie McDowell in 1970.
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7 Ronnie McDowell during a performance.
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After the concert, McDowell's son, Tyler Dean McDowell, released a statement on Facebook addressing his dad's health scare.
'Hey everyone—I know you're all concerned. I promise—no one is more worried than I am,' Tyler wrote. 'Please understand, this is an incredibly stressful time, and right now, my focus is on my Dad. If there's anything that needs to be shared, I promise—we will.'
7 Ronnie McDowell in 1977.
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'If you can, pray,' he added.
The next day, Tyler gave an update on the singer's health in another Facebook post.
'Just wanted to let everyone know — I made it to Pennsylvania. Ronnie Dean & I are in the room with Dad,' Tyler penned. 'He's talking to us, and we're waiting to do the MRI. As soon as I know more, so will y'all. Love Forever.'
7 Moe Bandy, Ronnie McDowell, and Gene Watson attend the 2nd Annual Legendary Lunch presented by Webster Public Relations and CMA in Nashville in 2016.
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7 Ronnie McDowell performing at a venue in Sept. 2024.
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7 Dick Clark, Ronnie McDowell in 1977.
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In a second update shared hours later, Tyler wrote, 'Brought dad some Popcorners and a Kombucha (snacks he likes). Ronnie Dean brought his comfy shows, favorite brush, and Vietnam hat. Dad was very excited about all this — like a kid in a candy store. Figured y'all could use a lil' levity.'
McDowell, whose career spans decades, is best known for his chart-topping songs 'Older Women' and 'You're Gonna Ruin My Bad Reputation.'
His very first album was 1977's 'The King Is Gone,' which was a tribute to Elvis Presley after the music legend's death at age 42 that same year.
McDowell has five children, including sons Tyler and Ronnie Jr., who are both musicians.
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