Gilley Undergoes Surgery After Fall
Country Singer Injures Back
POSTED: Friday, July 10, 2009
UPDATED: 12:22 pm CDT July 10,
2009
HOUSTON -- Country singer Mickey Gilley will be returning to Houston for treatment after a fall in Branson, Mo., KPRC Local 2 reported Friday.
Officials said Gilley, 73, fell on July 5, injuring his back and requiring surgery.
His representative said the surgery was successful and Gilley is expected to make a full recovery.
His scheduled performances in Branson have been canceled until his full recovery.
Officials did not release details of the fall.
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