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Willie Nelson Hospitalized for Breathing Problems, Cancels Colorado Show

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DENVER (AP) -- Organizers of a Colorado fundraiser say country music legend Willie Nelson cancelled a weekend appearance.

The 79-year-old Nelson was scheduled to perform Saturday at a private home in Castle Pines Village, Colo. The benefit was for an organization that provides animal care and shelter in the Denver area.

The host of the fundraiser, Fred Bartlit, tells The Denver Post that he was informed that Nelson was taken to the hospital after having trouble breathing.

Representatives for Nelson couldn't immediately be reached for comment Sunday night.

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petewlk

verry good.

August 22 2012 at 7:47 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
monica

We LOVE you, please get well soon and "back on the road ".I am beautiful woman and I love good man…..inter racial romance is my dream… so I joined —-blackwhitеPlanet.С0M—–it's where to- connect with beautiful and excellent people!Hope the best for you Willy. We are saying prayers for you. Soon you will be "On The Road Again". Get well soon.

August 22 2012 at 2:31 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
daytona

unconfirmed reports coming out of colorado state willie nelson passes away this morning

August 21 2012 at 1:05 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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daytona

guess reports were wrong.no surprise though,another web sie trying to hype up gossip

August 21 2012 at 2:58 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Dottie

I lve Willie Nelsons music, especially , : Star Dust", it is my fav. out of all his songs...... He is a Great musician. Hurry and get well Real soon Willie.............

August 20 2012 at 10:53 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Robert

Just read on the local(Texas) news that Willie is on his way to play in Dallas tonight. His rep says it was altitude sickness and he was not hospitalized.

August 20 2012 at 5:51 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Robert

If there is a God in heaven then Willie will get through this in fine shape.Get Well Soon Willie.

August 20 2012 at 5:40 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
ksosa1

damm willie, YOU GOTTA GET BETTER BRO.....cant image country music without Willie, after all....We are running out of the legends..Ive seen Willie live 4 times in my life, and if you aint seen Willie you aint see Shi@#$%^&....Pray for Willie

August 20 2012 at 4:33 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
joeywindas

Bet his doctor prescribes him some good weed, he will be better in no time

August 20 2012 at 4:33 PM Report abuse +1 rate up rate down Reply
joeywindas

Bet the Doctor prescribes him a good doobie!!

August 20 2012 at 4:32 PM Report abuse +1 rate up rate down Reply
jemteku

As a fan of this fabulous singer, may he go home soon. Willie Nelson is an original.
Every song that he ever sang made me happy. I love him, please be well soon, Willie.

August 20 2012 at 4:04 PM Report abuse +1 rate up rate down Reply

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