Willie Nelson, the legendary country singer and songwriter, has had a number of health issues in recent years. In 2019, he canceled a number of concerts due to a "breathing problem" and later revealed that he had been diagnosed with a lung condition known as emphysema, which makes it difficult to breathe. He has also had back problems, collapsed lungs while recovering from hip replacement surgery, and a history of pneumonia and emphysema. Despite these challenges, he has continued to perform and tour and has even recently released a new album. In 2021, he was hospitalized with a “breathing problem” and a “mild case of pneumonia” but was released from the hospital and continued to tour and perform. While there have been rumors and hoaxes about his death, Willie Nelson is still alive and well.