On This Day: June 30, 1981 – Jerry Lee Lewis Rushed to Hospital in Memphis

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Pete

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Pete has published a news story:

On This Day: June 30, 1981 – Jerry Lee Lewis Rushed to Hospital in Memphis.

On this day June 30, 1981, rock and roll legend Jerry Lee Lewis was rushed to a hospital in Memphis after suffering a severe tear in his stomach. The situation was critical, and doctors initially gave him less than a 50 percent chance to survive. The news shocked fans across the country, as the unpredictable but beloved performer had long been known for living life on the edge.

Lewis had been dealing with chronic health issues, and years of intense touring and a hard living lifestyle had...

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