Kenny Rogers Responds To Tabloid Reports That He's Dying

Monday, June 3, 2019 at 6:25 AM

By Andrea Bowers

Kenny was hospitalized, but his team insists he is doing well.

(Undated) -- Kenny Rogers is responding to tabloid reports that he's "deathly ill."

A statement on The Gambler's official Instagram account called the reports "wild misinformation."

It went on to say Rogers is being treated for dehydration at a Georgia hospital but assures fans he'll be "around for years to come."

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Due to recent wild misinformation and speculation from several media outlets, we are issuing the following statement on behalf of Kenny Rogers: Kenny was recently admitted to a local Georgia hospital and treated for dehydration. He will remain there to complete some physical therapy to get his strength back prior to discharge. He appreciates the concern and well wishes he has received from his fans and can assure everyone he plans on sticking around through the years to come.

A post shared by Kenny Rogers (@_kennyrogers) on May 31, 2019 at 6:07am PDT

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