Friday, November 30, 2007 – Ferlin Husky was hospitalized on Tuesday in Springfield, Mo. Doctors placed a stent in Husky's right leg to aid with circulation problems. according to Tracy Pitcox, president of Heart of Texas Records, Husky's label.
Husky, 81, was admitted to a hospital for the scheduled surgery
after doctors found substantial artery blockage in his leg. A similiar
operation was done on his left leg earlier this year.
"The surgery was very successful and Mr. Husky's doctors expect him to
fully recover," Pitcox said.
The Flat River, Mo., native had open heart surgery in 1977. He also was
hospitalized for a week in 1983 after suffering a heart attack in Seattle.
He most recently had heart stents in 2005.
Despite his health, Husky still performs about once a month and was
recently honored by the Tennessee Senate for his contributions to the music
industry.
He made 18 movies with co-stars like Jayne Mansfield ("Las Vegas
Hillbillies" in 1966) and Zsa Zsa Gabor ("Country Music Holiday" in 1958).
Husky's most memorable songs include "Wings of A Dove" and "Gone."
