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Willie Nelson isn’t ‘worried’ about ‘death’ at 91: ‘I don’t feel bad’
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Willie Nelson isn’t ‘worried’ about ‘death’ at 91: ‘I don’t feel bad’



Willie Nelson on his death at 91
Willie Nelson on his death at 91

Willie Nelson says he has “no reason to worry about dying” at age 91.

To celebrate his latest release, Last leaf on the treeMarking his 76th solo album and 153rd record overall, 91-year-old country legend Nelson shared his candid views, with the Associated Press Friday, November 1st.

Speaking openly, he revealed why he feels at peace with the concept of death, saying it’s simply something that no longer worries him.

“I’m 91 and over, so, you know, that doesn’t worry me. I don’t feel bad. I don’t hurt anywhere. I have no reason to worry about dying,” Nelson said. sharing that he takes “pretty good care of me.”

“And I feel like I’m in pretty good shape physically. Mentally? That’s another story,” he joked.

Nelson’s latest album, Last leaf on the treeincludes 13 titles, including The ghost And Sound colorboth of which he co-wrote.

He wrote Sound color with his son, Micah, who also contributed his own song, Wheels.

Reflecting on his prolific career, Nelson said he hoped his legacy would be defined by his music, a lasting testament to his life’s work.

“I had a great time. And I did what I came here to do: make music,” Nelson said.