Randy Travis unable to speak

[Bob Of Burleson]

PLANO, Texas, June 21 (UPI) --Country singer Randy Travis is still unable to speak nearly one year after he had a stroke due, sources close to him told TMZ.

Travis had surgery to relieve pressure on his brain July 8 due to the stroke, which also caused paralysis.

He's now able to walk with a cane, but still can't speak.

A representative for Travis told TMZ the singer is working with a therapist and could even be fit enough to take the stage in another three years or so.

A source who has spent quite a bit of time with Travis, said he's not able to form a sentence and may not even be able to follow conversations.

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[truep]

So sad. I had the same heart problem, but fortunately didn't have a stroke and am doing fine! They did have to replace the atortaic valve, repair the Mitral valve, and repair a hole between chambers.
The old ticker is back to 60%. (close to normal for an old man) Those infections can cause immediate mass destruction! DR. is amazed at the progress!

[bodine]

One wonders how much alcohol/drug abuse has affected his health issues?

[Bob Of Burleson]

One wonders how much alcohol/drug abuse has affected his health issues?

My thought.

[Grassman]

That's one way to keep him from wandering the streets nude.

[LibraryLady]

Sad to end up this way.

As mentioned, he caused some of this trouble.