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Country legend Porter Wagoner Hospitalized with Lung Cancer

October 22nd 2007 in Legends, News

Porter Wagoner was admitted to a Nashville-area hospital last Monday and diagnosed with lung cancer. On Tuesday, his family released a statement that he was hospitalized and under observation. On Thursday, the family released another statement that he was in serious condition and asked friends and fans to pray for him.

Here’s hoping a speedy recovery to the Wagonmaster. I hope you’re up and back in your boots soon, sir.

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