Porter Wagoner diagnosed with lung cancer

[cmonroe]

Grand Ole Opry member Porter Wagoner, 80, has been diagnosed with lung cancer, an Opry spokesperson confirmed Sunday afternoon (Oct. 21). Although the nature of his illness had not been previously disclosed, Wagoner has been listed in serious condition since being admitted to a Nashville-area hospital on Monday (Oct. 15). In May, he celebrated his 50th anniversary as an Opry member during a special segment of the show hosted by Marty Stuart and featuring guest appearances by Patty Loveless and Wagoner's longtime duet partner, Dolly Parton. Wagoner was inducted into Country Music Hall of Fame in 2002.

Copied from CMT.com, this man is one of country music's living legends...many young people don't know who he is, but us older "Kellie fans" will remember him, I am sure, with many fond memories. My prayers are with him and his family.

[~*~Lauren~*~]

awww, Pporter and his family have been and will continue to be in my prayers

[north_clt]

Sad news: Porter Wagoner passed away today.

There is an indirect Kellie connection here: Wagoner discovered Dolly Parton and introduced her to the nation on his TV show when she was about 21 (same age as Kellie today). Dolly of course, inspired Kellie.

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