The Associated Press is reporting that Country Music icon Ray Price (who is 87 years old) has been discharged from the hospital, ending all aggressive treatment for his pancreatic cancer and has began receiving hospice care at home. His wife says he’s “in his final days” due to the disease.
Price was diagnosed with the cancer in 2001 and it recently spread to his liver, intestines and now his lungs.
“Ray is alert and aware of his surroundings and making decisions," said Janie Price, his wife of 45 years, in the hospital statement. "With God's blessing he has not had extreme pain. But it's with great sadness that I announce to you today that my beloved husband has entered the final stages of his cancer that he has battled for 25 months.”
"Anyone who knows Ray is aware that he has strong convictions and great faith in God. It's his decision to leave the hospital and return home to spend his final days on his beloved ranch surrounded by the comfort of his home, family and friends," his wife said.
Janie Price also relayed what she called her husband's "final message" to his fans: "I love my fans and have devoted my life to reaching out to them. I appreciate their support all these years, and I hope I haven't let them down. I am at peace. I love Jesus. I'm going to be just fine. Don't worry about me. I'll see you again one day."
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