Loretta Lynn Admitted Into Nashville Hospital After Suffering a Stroke
Loretta Lynn was hospitalized in Nashville, Tennessee, on Thursday evening after suffering a stroke at her Hurricane Mills home.
The country legend is "currently under medical care and is responsive and expected to make a full recovery," according to a statement posted on her website.
Lynn's tour schedule has been postponed.
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"Loretta, who just celebrated her 85th birthday, has been advised by her doctors to stay off the road while she is recuperating," the statement read.
"Many of you have heard that my sister, Loretta Lynn, had a stroke. She's a strong woman and I know she'll come out of this. Our family appreciates your prayers, love and support. We pray for a speedy recovery," Lynn's sister, singer Crystal Gayle, said in a statement emailed by her publicist, which was obtained by ABC News.
Fans flocked to Lynn's official Facebook page to send their well wishes.
Getting ready to go onstage in Knoxville. All my love and prayers are with @LorettaLynn tonight.
— Martina McBride (@martinamcbride) May 5, 2017
Sending all our love to @LorettaLynn and hoping for a speedy recovery! ❤️
— Grand Ole Opry (@opry) May 5, 2017
Sending love to Miss Loretta right now! Praying for your recovery and for your family. pic.twitter.com/GUevuwcsBn
— Jennifer Nettles (@JenniferNettles) May 6, 2017
Last September, Lynn announced she was recovering after a fall forced her to cancel her annual Labor Day concert at her Hurricane Mills, Tennessee ranch.
"I don't have to work now. I don't have to, but I love to," Lynn, whose long list of awards and accomplishments include three Grammys, eight Country Music Association Awards (including the very first female vocalist award in 1967) and a Kennedy Center Honor, told PEOPLE in December. But she's not done yet.
"I can probably outwork anyone in Nashville. I ain't ready to lay down and die," she says. "I don't see no reason to quit right now."
