Derek Hough says wife Hayley's cranioplasty surgery was successful

Karen Butler
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Derek Hough performs at the 87th annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at Rockefeller Center in New York City in 2019. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
Derek Hough performs at the 87th annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at Rockefeller Center in New York City in 2019. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
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Dec. 22 (UPI) -- Dancing with the Stars icon Derek Hough has given an update on Instagram about his wife Hayley Erbert's ongoing health battle.

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"With immense relief, gratitude and overwhelming joy I'd like to share that Hayley's cranioplasty surgery has been successfully completed as planned. My sincere appreciation goes to the exceptional medical team," Hough, 38, wrote Thursday.

Derek Hough attends the Creative Arts Emmy Awards at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles in 2018. File Photo by Gregg DeGuire/UPI
Derek Hough attends the Creative Arts Emmy Awards at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles in 2018. File Photo by Gregg DeGuire/UPI

"Their expertise and steady hands were pivotal in this journey, ensuring a smooth and successful surgery. Especially Dr. Mai who not only performed the surgery but was also the one who saved her life 2 weeks ago," Hough added. "We are profoundly touched by the outpouring of support and prayers from each of you."

Hough's message accompanied a photo of him at Erbert's bedside in the hospital.

Derek Hough arrives on the red carpet at the 2017 NBCUniversal Upfront at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
Derek Hough arrives on the red carpet at the 2017 NBCUniversal Upfront at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI

Erbert, a 29-year-old dancer, suffered symptoms of a cranial hematoma earlier this month.

The couple announced their engagement in June 2022 after seven years of dating and exchanged wedding vows in August 2023.

Derek Hough attends the 27th annual GLAAD Media Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif., in 2016. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI
Derek Hough attends the 27th annual GLAAD Media Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif., in 2016. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI

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