Mark Chesnutt, a country music legend, has been hospitalized after having emergency heart surgery over the weekend.
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According to Country Now, Mark “was forced to undergo emergency quadruple bypass surgery due to a ‘heart health issue.'”
Mark’s team posted an update on his Instagram to inform fans of the situation.
“Mark Chesnutt, one of the most signatured country music voices of the 90s and a honky tonk mainstay for more than three decades, experienced a heart health issue over the weekend that hospitalized him Sunday evening, June 16,” the caption read. “Mark underwent emergency quadruple bypass surgery. The recuperation time will make it necessary to cancel show dates. Please respect the privacy of the family during this difficult time of recovery.”
They then added a statement directly from Mark.
“It is with a heavy heart that I announce the cancellation of my upcoming shows,” Mark said.
“I send my love and gratitude to my family and friends, the band and fans for your understanding, prayers and support, and look forward to seeing you all again soon at a honky tonk near you.”
Mark Chesnutt Hospitalized Amid Ongoing Health Issues
This isn’t the first time Mark has been hospitalized with a health scare. In fact, last autumn, he was admitted to the hospital for a “medical evaluation.” Though he never revealed the reason for the evaluation, he thanked fans for their “outpouring of love, prayers, and support.” Ultimately, he ended up taking a break from his tour to “get healthy.”
“Many of you who know me well, know that I have been struggling with a battle that I’ve fought to overcome for many years on my own,” he said at the time. “Now after some extreme health issues I’ve recently experienced the time has come. The fight is over.”
“I’ve made the decision, to take the time to get healthy,” he continued. “I’ll be coming off the road for the next couple of months to concentrate on getting well…..to take care of me, my family and so that I can get back out on the road, to give back to ALL of you who have shown me unconditional support, care and love throughout my entire career.”
It’s unclear how many shows Mark will have to cancel during his current health battle.