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Jerry Lee Lewis, 83, suffered a small stroke Thursday night, according to a statement by his representative Zach Farnum.

"He is with his family, recovering in Memphis and the doctors are waiting for a full recovery," the statement said. "The killer is anxious to return to the studio to record a gospel record and perform on stage for his fans, his family is asking for confidentiality, and wishes and prayers are greatly appreciated."

In a phone conversation with The Tennessean, Farnum added that Lewis was not canceling any show and that there was no reason to believe that his next concert at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival in May did not would not continue as planned.

"He's a convinced Christian," said Farnum about Lewis. "We are simply asking for prayers, support and privacy."

Although Lewis has reduced his program of interpretation in recent years, he has continued to play – making notable appearances at the California Stagecoach Country Music Festival in 2017 and Chicago's punk-rock concert, Riot Fest, in 2018.

Jerry Lee Lewis performs at the tribute in his honor on Thursday, August 24, 2017 at Skyville Live in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo: Andrew Nelles / The Tennessean)

Last fall, Lewis made headlines when he returned to his former hideout, Memphis & # 39; Sun Studio, accompanied by Rolling Stones singer Mick Jagger and millionaire producer / investor Steve Bing. This trip was linked to a film adaptation of the biography of Peter Guralnick, Sun's founder, Sam Phillips, on the theme of Leonardo DiCaprio.

The following month, Lewis made a brief surprise appearance at the Memphis Hall of Fame ceremonies, playing "Great Balls of Fire." In December, it rang early in the year performing in Beale Street 's nightclub, Jerry Lee Lewis' s Cafe & Honky Tonk, named after him.

In addition to his upcoming appearance at the Jazz & Heritage Festival, Lewis has scheduled a show in June in Alexandria, Virginia, and a date in July in Nashville at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center.

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The last episode of the livestreaming concert series paid tribute to the music of Jerry Lee Lewis, rock and roll icon and country music whose recording career began six years ago. decades.
Kyleah Dunn, Julie Thanki / USA Today Network – Tennessee

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