Grand Ole Opry star Little Jimmy Dickens is recovering from brain surgery. The 88-year-old singer had surgery Tuesday in a Nashville area hospital to repair a subdural hematoma."He is resting comfortably. The family asks for your thoughts and prayers for Jimmy as he recovers," reports an Opry spokesperson.
Dickens recently celebrated 60 years as a member of the Opry, where he is still a regular performer. Known for both his ballads and humorous songs, the country legend hit the country charts every decade from the '40s through the '70s, scoring his biggest hit in 1965 with 'May the Bird of Paradise Fly up Your Nose.'
Reader Comments(1 of 3)
fourdogslaughingat 1-14-2009
get well little guy!
a2948at 1-14-2009
He's a great entertainer, and good person. Hope I'm still jumping around at 88 like he does.
laurarvail1at 1-14-2009
I hope all the stars who are suffering from illnesses get better very soon! I had a subdural hematoma when I was 16... not 88. Hope they all come to us strong, hale, and hearty! We're losing too many classy stars the way it is!
roswelltbirdat 1-14-2009
awwww...I hope he does well. He's a funny little Dude.
seastuff1at 1-14-2009
People like Jimmy keep the country alive. Their music, faith, and general fortitude is an ongoing plus in these downsided times. I would listen to them then the everyday depressing news media. God Bless You!
Leighat 1-14-2009
God bless Little Jimmy.
bobtprinat 1-14-2009
I've worked with Tater a number of times...he is a class act...truthful...pure at heart and a consumate entertainer...a real everyman...Get beter Jimmy...we need you awhile longer.
Bob
Lon Doggat 1-14-2009
Merle, don,t you dare die on us, weve been through hell and back with you, but we all still want to hear your awsome voice, cause it makes us all smile with feelings
georgekyleat 1-14-2009
Hang, in there brother beat death six times myself. Never meet you , but went to school with your kin folk ,and worked with a few also in coal mine industry
annat 1-14-2009
GET WELL,We love you.can't afford to loose you .need to hear more of you.
Bill Stallingsat 1-14-2009
Get well jimmy &Merle.
butterflyat 1-14-2009
hurry up and get well Jimmy;;;;;best wishes also to Merle,he"s as good of country as you can get,and unfortunaly you don"t hear much these days;;;
cjat 1-14-2009
i wish you well god bless jimmy & merle love you both, keep on singing & most of all stay with us for a while.
ERD1947at 1-14-2009
GOD BLESS YOU LITTLE JIMMY AND GET WELL SOON. MISS YOU ON THE OPRY.
Donat 1-14-2009
Get well, Jimmy and Merle. There aren't many people still playing and singing real country anymore; we and country music need all that's left!