Willie Nelson Being Watched ‘Like a Hawk’ Amid Health Issues

Willie Nelson is again on stage, however he’s nonetheless extraordinarily fragile as proven in current social media footage — and sources completely inform Nearer his family members are doing all they’ll for the beloved nation star.

In keeping with the supply, these within the 91-year-old’s interior circle are ensuring he’s watched 24/7 in case he suffers one other life-threatening episode.

Willie canceled performances on his Outlaw Music Pageant tour simply hours earlier than its June 21 kickoff. Willie was feeling in poor health and bowed out on account of “physician’s orders.” Nevertheless, the present went on with out him, with his son Lukas Nelson and the Household Band enjoying plenty of the legend’s classics.

“His recent illness took the wind out of him, and plenty of really feel his return to touring was a bit untimely however there’s no speaking sense to Willie when he’s bought a blazing hearth below him,” says an insider. “So, they’re doing what they’ll, hovering over him, ensuring he eats and will get sufficient fluids and rests between units.”

In a July 4 Instagram submit shared by Willie, the singer and guitarist could be seen slowly strolling onto the stage with somebody by his aspect. “He’s walked to and from stage by a member of the crew, as there are plenty of cables that would journey him up, and one fall for somebody his age may very well be disastrous,” the Nearer insider reveals. “His household is shut by and watching him like a hawk. Willie has the perfect assist staff, and he’s a lot beloved by everybody.”

His staff is even going to extremes to ensure Willie is ready to rise up on stage for his followers with none hiccups.

“They understand how a lot performing means to him and doing all the things attainable to make him comfy, bringing him teas and even his favourite CBD gummies if he desires,” says the supply. “You’ve bought to admire Willie. His physique could also be breaking down and feebler than ever earlier than, however he’s bought the spirit of an eagle.”

Willie has canceled quite a few reveals in recent times on account of various ailments, together with bouts of pneumonia and a long-running battle with emphysema. Even when he does play, a cranky again and balky knees have pressured him to carry out sitting down. Though Willie’s thoughts is sharp, a separate supply beforehand instructed Nearer his physique is breaking down.

“Even when he’s sick and laid up in mattress, he can’t cease speaking about how he’s going to get again on stage,” the insider mentioned. “He’s bought his CBD oils and different cures for his aches and pains, however it’s clearly not sufficient, and that’s troubling for his household and pals. His health has been in a nasty manner for fairly some time, and everybody’s anxious it is going to be the dying of him if he doesn’t decelerate.”

On July 2, it was introduced that Willie would play his 4th of July present in Camden. Followers flooded the feedback part with their well-wishes. “I hope Willie is okay!” one wrote, including, “We simply noticed him in Milwaukee and he was nice! He’s such an icon and wonderful performer – praying for him!”