Willie Nelson had to end a show in Salt Lake City on Sunday night (Aug. 13) early, later telling fans that "The altitude just got to me."
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Fans who were at the show said he was obviously having a hard time breathing while performing at the USANA Amphitheater
According to fans in attendance, halfway through the sixth song of his set, the singer said, "I need a break" and left the stage. He did not return to the performance.
He left the stage. Said he needed a break.. never came back. Wish him the best.. 3rd Willie concert, not like him..
— SpectrumGal (@Thecountrygirlc) August 14, 2017
— Bill Cooke (@krgogunn) August 14, 2017
The singer himself took to Facebook this morning though to reassure fans that he is indeed still not dead. Nelson stated, "I am feeling a lot better now and headed for lower ground."
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Nelson suffered some health setbacks in February that forced him to cancel several shows. He has had stem-cell therapy on his lungs in the past to help deal with the damage done by decades of smoking, so it's not surprising that the 84-year-old singer would be affected by a higher altitude than he's used to in his home state of Texas.
We wish Willie the best in his recovery.
