Country Singer Ronnie McDowell Leaves Hospital After Medical Scare

Ronnie McDowell, who is famous for his dozens of country music hits, landed up in a hospital on the weekend. Thanks to his family, fans now know that he survived a medical crisis that saw him end a show mid-concert. Read on for more details.

The Crisis Happened During A Live Event

The Sun US reported that Ronnie was singing at the “Summer Solstice Music Festival in Oley, Pennsylvania.” However, he started “slurring” his words, so his manager stopped the show. Soon he was off in an ambulance for medical assistance. The family was notified, and they rushed to be with him.

Ronnie thought he might be having a stroke, but nobody knew what happened until the family started updating on social media. Ronnie is 75 years old now, so his many fans were worried about him. Tyler Dean McDowell, Ronnie’s son, posted a lot of updates on Facebook.

Tyler Gave Four Quick Updates

Tyler, who is also in the country music industry, soon appeared on Facebook, and his first post said:

I know you’re all concerned. I promise—no one is more worried than I am. Please understand, this is an incredibly stressful time, and right now, my focus is on my Dad. If there’s anything that needs to be shared, I promise—we will.

The next update arrived some hours later, and Tyler told his fans that he’d made it to the hospital. Fans discovered that the older celebrity was able to talk. However, he was awaiting an “MRI.” Another update revealed that the kids had taken him the snacks that he loves, and he seemed cheerful.

Finally Going Home

The next update revealed that Ronnie was on his way home. And a final one on Monday noted, “Ronnie McDowell has been released to go home. Family will update more on their personal platforms. I’m sure he’ll be back out doing what he loves soon, Ronnie is a go-getter. Thanks for all the prayers!”

When Ronnie’s Instagram also confirmed he’d gone home from the hospital, fans felt very relieved. One of them wrote, “Good news. Continued prayers.” Others also talked about praying and their hopes that he will be okay. Well, he does seem to be okay now, and several outlets reported that he was thought to suffer from a “mini stroke.”

What Is A Mini Stroke?

What is a mini-stroke? Well, according to The Mayo Clinic, the medical term for it is a “transient ischemic attack (TIA).” It happens when there’s a temporary blockage of blood going to the brain.

Unlike a major stroke, it clears through, so damage is way less, and not necessarily fatal. However, it is a big red flag, so medication and treatment are essential. While it’s a warning that not all is well, they do give people a chance to work on preventing a stroke from happening.

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