Country music icon Willie Nelson has released his long-awaited autobiography, Me and Paul: Untold Stories of a Fabled Friendship. In the book, Nelson candidly reflects on a dark period in his life, including a past suicide attempt, revealing the depth of struggles he once faced.
Despite these challenges, Nelson remains steadfast in his love for music and life. He shared his focus on optimism and maintaining his health, including a daily routine of jogging and singing to keep his lungs strong.
Nelson also confirmed that he plans to continue performing live in the coming years, demonstrating the resilience and dedication that have defined his legendary career.
- There was a health scare in May 2025 where Nelson was hospitalized in critical condition after becoming unresponsive.
- He was released from the hospital but then had a relapse, requiring a return to the ER.
- Despite this, in recent interviews, Nelson has expressed he is not worried about aging or death, stating, “I don’t feel bad, I don’t hurt anywhere,” and he is in “pretty good shape”.
