LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Country singer Merle Haggard, recently diagnosed with lung cancer, had part of a lung removed and is recovering at home, his spokeswoman said on Sunday.
The 71-year-old singer-songwriter underwent surgery on Monday in a Bakersfield, California, hospital.
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2008-11-10 05:07:50 UTC
He is one of the best country singers out of the Bakersfield area, and has provided us with some great tunes for a long long long time. God Bless him and I pray he makes a full recovery.
Jim C
2008-11-10 06:02:47 UTC
Merle Haggard is a true legend he's one of the best songwriters of our time. Also he has one of the very best Christmas albums ever : titled Merle Haggard Christmas Present. I wish him nothing but the best in is fight.
Sunny
2008-11-10 03:46:13 UTC
Yes Merle is one of the better singers of country music
long may he live
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2008-11-10 09:08:02 UTC
Of course I remember Merle Haggard. I still listen to his wonderful music. His songs dig deep into my soul. I am praying for a full and speedy recovery for him.
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2008-11-10 03:41:41 UTC
yes i do merle haggard one of the best country singers i have 3 cds for him include his hits:
1- yesterday's wine 1982 (duet with george jones).
2- i'm always on a mountain when i fall 1977.
Sara The White Thrash Queen
2008-11-10 03:51:28 UTC
Yes. I grew up in a family of hardcore country fans, and country still holds a special place in my heart. Merle is one of the best, and he is The Original Outlaw of country music. :)
kelli.
2008-11-10 15:38:18 UTC
Oh my gosh, I hadn't heard this. God bless Merle and let him recover fully and live much longer. How could we forget Merle?
We love ya Merle.
Luci V
2008-11-10 06:41:00 UTC
walking on the fighting side of me
okie from muskogee
these are just two of my favorite songs from Merle haggard
his music is what country is all about
my prayers and thoughts go out to him and his family today
he is one of only a few living legends that we have
blakree
2008-11-10 21:12:08 UTC
He is one of country musics best.
Get well soon Merle.
elliemae2
2008-11-10 04:38:59 UTC
Yes I remember Merle and I am sorry to hear about his surgery. I pray that he comes through it and can sing again.
billanders38
2008-11-10 22:26:07 UTC
merle haggard okie from muskoggie mama tired silver wing working man blues if we make it though december poncho and lefty with willie nelson fighten side of me
a lot of working people songs and poor people song
2008-11-10 04:56:58 UTC
Of course I remember Merle, he is in my thoughts and prayers.
2008-11-10 05:40:48 UTC
I remember Merle. God bless him.
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2016-05-27 08:01:26 UTC
Sadly I never saw the tv programme as I live in the UK but I do watch that video quite regulary on youtube, its a great video
shortmama7j
2008-11-10 08:24:51 UTC
I love "the Hag" a true legend!!
2008-11-10 06:36:32 UTC
So another one is on the way to biting the dust due to cancer.
Sad to hear, but I have more important things to worry about.
Yes, I remember him as do many, many others.
2008-11-10 09:15:38 UTC
God bless him.
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