Neil Young Recovering From Brain Aneurysm

WelshWitchPMD · #1 04-01-2005, 11:05 PM

http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmp...ple_neil_young

NEW YORK - Neil Young was treated for a brain aneurysm this week and remains hospitalized, although doctors expect a full recovery, his publicist said Friday

The 59-year-old rocker underwent a procedure to treat it Tuesday night at a New York hospital, where he was expected to remain for a few more days, publicist Bob Merlis told The Associated Press.

Dr. Pierre Gobin, who performed the procedure with another doctor, said: "Mr. Young had a dangerous brain aneurysm and was treated successfully by the minimally invasive neuroradiology team here. He is now resting comfortably ... but we strongly recommend that he not travel for several days."

Young had been expected to perform Sunday at the Juno Awards — the Canadian equivalent of the Grammys.

"I'm really disappointed that I won't be able to make it to Winnipeg for the Junos as I had hoped. I grew up there and was really looking forward to the show as well as spending some time with my old friends and family," Young said. "Thanks to my doctors, I'm feeling a lot better now so I hope I can get a rain check."

The aneurysm was discovered when Young's vision became blurry after attending the March 14 induction ceremonies for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Merlis said. An examination by a neurologist detected the aneurysm and the procedure was scheduled.

The veteran rocker is expected to resume normal activities soon. But for now, Merlis said, "He's got to take it easy."

amber · #2 04-01-2005, 11:06 PM

awwww....

xdreamsunwindx · #3 04-02-2005, 12:01 AM

Neil!! :'[

I hope all goes well for him. Good to know he's doing better, though. Here's to a speedy recovery. <3

Hawkeye · #4 04-02-2005, 12:19 AM

oh man, I love Neil Young. I hope he has a very speedy recovery. Brain Aneurysms are serious stuff. Although my uncle had one 15 years ago and is still alive and doing better then ever today.

xxxmx · #5 04-02-2005, 12:53 AM

i had no idea, thankfully i rely on the ledge to provide me with information on all relevant happenings... i've seen neil, i think eight times, and i've never been more impressed by a performer. well, maybe the mac

Mari · #6 04-02-2005, 04:36 AM

Holy crap

I wish him well. Been a fan for a long time.

bikerchic · #7 04-02-2005, 09:08 AM

My son loves Neil Young and so do I. My older sister died of a brain aneurysm 27 years ago. If only they could do then what they can do now, she'd probably still be alive.

Janet · #8 04-02-2005, 12:25 PM

Oh that's a shame. I never heard anything about that.

He really has some amazing music and he took alot of chances. He is a true musician and I am glad he will be around alot longer to make more.

Lala · #9 04-02-2005, 04:42 PM

Bummer he won't make it to the Junos. I was looking forward to that kind of. He hasn't been since the 80s I think so it was kind of a big deal.

bikerchic · #10 04-02-2005, 04:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lala

Bummer he won't make it to the Junos. I was looking forward to that kind of. He hasn't been since the 80s I think so it was kind of a big deal.

I was thinking the same thing, I'm going to miss him at the Juno's too!

golddustwoman77 · #11 04-03-2005, 09:33 AM

I wish Neil a speedy recovery. I have been a fan for years, and I respect him so much for never "selling out!" Get Well, Neil!

CrystalVisions · #12 04-03-2005, 04:49 PM

I saw a live performance he did on VH-1 Classic of a song called 'The Needle & The Damage Done.' Nothing but him telling the tale, a guitar, and a harmonica around his neck. What an amazing musician and performer...I wish him a very speedy recovery.

cliffdweller · #13 04-04-2005, 07:33 PM

This thread totally freaked me out. Glad to know Neil's o.k. and on the mend. I'll stop hypervenilating now.

HomerMcvie · #14 04-04-2005, 08:29 PM

I met Neil once, several years ago, while I was working security at one of his concerts. I was there at soundcheck, and he was out, walking the room(listening to the acoustics of the room). He came up to me, and spoke to me for about 5 minutes, mostly about how bad the acoustics of the room were. But he was just the nicest guy, very friendly and approachable.
Get well, Neil.