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Toby Keith has been diagnosed with stomach cancer. The 60-year-old icon of the country shared the news via an Instagram post on Sunday, June 12, where he confirmed that he was diagnosed last fall and has been in treatment for the past six months. “I spent the last 6 months in chemotherapy, radiation and surgery. So far so good. I need time to breathe, recover and relax, “he wrote in a message also shared on Twitter.
However, he assured his fans that he would return to the stage after feeling better. “I look forward to spending time with my family. But I will see the fans soon. I can not wait. -T, ”he signed to his 795,000 followers.
His next show is coming soon: the singer of “Big Ol” “Truck” is to perform at RibFest in Illinois 2022 on Friday, June 17. Wheaton’s appearance is not his first since his silent diagnosis: he also played at the 2022 San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo in February 2022, a few months after treatment and his diagnosis.
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Toby Keith is seen performing. (Jack Plunkett / Invision / AP / Shutterstock)
Toby last released the album Peso In My Pocket in 2021, after a break during the COVID-19 pandemic. That same year, the 60-year-old received the National Medal of the Arts – described as “the highest award given to artists and art patrons by the United States government” – by former President Donald Trump. The award is more than deserved, given his achievements in music, which include 32 number one singles, including “Curtesy of the Red, White and Blue (The Angry American)” from 2002 after September 11. He has also toured 11 USOs in both Afghanistan and Iraq.
The singer received an outpouring of love and support in his comments on Instagram after his announcement, including from the country’s star Lance Carpenter. Prayers for the Big Dog! Lance writes as former quarterback Troy Aikman adds simple prayer emojis. “I pray and I think of you, brother,” wrote singer Scott Stevens.
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