Kenny Rogers’ Team Issues Statement: ‘He Plans To Stick Around For Years’

False reports that Kenny Rogers was “near death” circulated recently — thanks to a story that appeared on gossip site Radar Online — so Rogers and his team have addressed the story…

Nancy Brooks // Country Writer, Beasley Media Group

Updated May 31, 2019 10:48 AM EDT

Kenny Rogers Issues Statement Saying He Plans To Stick Around For Years

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False reports that Kenny Rogers was "near death" circulated recently -- thanks to a story that appeared on gossip site Radar Online -- so Rogers and his team have addressed the story via a statement that says that Kenny is "sticking around."

The statement reads as follows: "Due to recent wild misinformation and speculation from several media outlets, we are issuing the following statement on behalf of Kenny Rogers: Kenny was recently admitted to a local Georgia hospital and treated for dehydration. Rogers will remain there to complete some physical therapy to get his strength back prior to discharge. He appreciates the concern and well wishes he has received from his fans and can assure everyone he plans on sticking around through the years to come."

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Rogers retired a year ago to spend time with his wife Wanda and twin sons who are 14.

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Nancy Brooks // Country Writer, Beasley Media GroupEditor

Nancy Brooks has been working in the country music industry for almost 30 years. She has interviewed pretty much any country star you can think of. In the late 1990s, she started working with Dolly Parton. And yes, Nancy reports that Parton is as sweet as you would think. She loves her life in country music and has been backstage at every CMA Awards show since the late 1990s. Many of her stories are from her one-on-one interviews. She was there at the beginning of the incredible careers of many music superstars today, including Taylor Swift, Shania Twain, and Blake Shelton, and has interviewed them multiple times throughout the years.