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Willie Nelson says he has ‘no reason to worry about dying’

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Willie Nelson says he has ‘no reason to worry about dying’

Willie Nelson, 91,
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He may be 91, but Willie Nelson says he is not worried about his mortality.

The country singer shared his thoughts about death in an interview with the publication AP News on Friday, November 1st.

“Well, I’m 91 plus, so, you know, I’m not worried about it,” he told the publication. “I don’t feel bad. I don’t have any pain anywhere. I have no reason worry about death. But I don’t know anyone who lives forever.”

He added: “I take very good care of myself. And I feel like I’m in pretty good physical shape.” before joking: “Mentally? That’s a different story.”

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Nelson, who released his 153rd album, The last leaf on the tree on Friday, November 1, also addressed the question of what he thinks his legacy will be after his possible passing.

“I had a good time. And I did what I came here to do: create music,” he said.

This isn’t the first time Nelson has mused on the concept of aging. He previously shared that he believes the secret to his longevity is a positive attitude.

Willie Nelson, 91,
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“I appreciate everything I get and I’m lucky,” he said. Forbes in April 2023. “I’m a little amazed that, first of all, I’m still here, (AND) I’m having a good time. I enjoy singing, I think it will benefit me. People come right away, pay a little money to hear me or someone else sing, and it’s a great energy exchange, and I look forward to it every time.”

The musician went on to reveal what he does day-to-day to promote a long life during an interview with Parade in April 2023.

“You have to do something every day to pay for the day,” Nelson told the publication. “You need to run, walk, swim, sing; Whatever it is that’s important to you, you have to do it and then see how long you can keep doing it.”

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At the same time he told Slate in December 2020, he was surprised to be still alive after 20 years while reflecting on his youth.

“Well, when I was young, I was pretty dumb. And now that I’m older, I’m stupid as hell. I don’t know everything, but I think I know. That’s the problem,” he said. “I never thought I’d get this old. I always thought I was lucky to live to be 21.”

And while the veteran star has no plans to retire, he revealed People in May 2023 that he slowing down the pace he does things.

“There may be more I will and can do, but I’m not going to push myself too hard,” he said. “I know one day this will all end, but I’m in no rush.”