Willie Nelson Is Not ‘Worried’ About Death: ‘I Take Care of Myself’

Willie Nelson is life with optimism at 91. The “On the Street Once more” singer just lately launched his 76th solo album, Final Leaf on the Tree, and has no plans of slowing down with making music any time quickly.

Throughout a chat with the Associated Press on November 1, Willie revealed that he doesn’t typically take into consideration demise.

“Nicely, I’m 91 plus, so, you understand, I’m not nervous about it. I don’t really feel dangerous. I don’t harm anyplace. I don’t have any purpose to fret about dying,” he informed the outlet. “However I don’t know anyone who’s lived eternally,” he says. “I take fairly excellent care of myself. And I really feel like I’m in fairly good condition bodily. Mentally? That’s one other story.”

The music man additionally mirrored on what he desires his legacy to be. “I had fun. And I did what I got here right here to do: make music,” he mentioned.

Lately, insiders informed Nearer that Willie was relying on pal Bob Dylan to maintain him “sharp.”

“To them, age is only a quantity, and so they joke they’re not lifeless but,” the supply mentioned. “They speak in regards to the good previous days, and that retains their psychological processes sharp.”

In June, Willie was pressured to cancel performances due to illness.

“Willie’s been via the ringer with emphysema, pneumonia and different illnesses and has discovered a couple of issues so far as longevity goes and is all the time glad to share them with Bob, and Bob does the identical for Willie,” the insider mentioned.

“Bob is in unbelievable form contemplating the hard-charging life he’s lived, and Willie’s clinging on and discovering new vitality ranges even after his current well being scare,” the supply added.

Willie has since been in a position to return to the stage previous to the discharge of Final Leaf on the Tree on November 1.

“They’ve calmed down quite a bit,” the insider mentioned of Willie and Bob’s habits. “Willie was once the largest weed smoker on the planet, and Bob’s had a colourful life, too, however they nonetheless wish to reminisce and think about themselves a part of the cool clan.”

A separate supply additionally informed Nearer that Willie’s family has been supporting him amid his return to the stage after dealing with well being points.

“His current sickness took the wind out of him, and lots of really feel his return to touring was a bit untimely however there’s no speaking sense to Willie when he’s obtained a blazing fireplace underneath him,” the insider mentioned in July. “So, they’re doing what they will, hovering over him, ensuring he eats and will get sufficient fluids and rests between units.”

“He’s walked to and from stage by a member of the crew, as there are lots of cables that might journey him up, and one fall for somebody his age might be disastrous,” the insider added on the time. “His household is shut by and watching him like a hawk. Willie has the most effective assist crew, and he’s a lot liked by everybody.”