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Country music fans are sending well wishes and expressing concern for Ronnie Dunn, one half of the iconic duo Brooks & Dunn, following a series of recent events that have raised questions about his health. The 71-year-old singer has battled illness in recent months, leading to some unexpected moments during the duo’s “Neon Moon” tour.
Most notably, Dunn abruptly walked off stage during an encore performance of “Boot Scootin’ Boogie” at a concert in Indianapolis on April 3rd. Videos circulating online show Dunn stopping mid-song, gesturing to his band, and then exiting the stage, leaving fans visibly concerned. While a representative for Brooks & Dunn later confirmed that Dunn “wasn’t feeling well from being sick,” the incident sparked a wave of “get well soon” messages and speculation from his devoted fanbase.
This wasn’t an isolated incident. Reports from other recent shows indicate Dunn appeared to be struggling at times, even sitting down on stage risers during a song in Indianapolis. It has been revealed that Dunn had been battling a combination of the flu and strep throat in the weeks leading up to these events, even joking about it as “strovid” at a Houston show in March. He had also undergone knee replacement surgery in December after a skiing accident, though he seemed to recover quickly from that.
Despite the recent health challenges, Brooks & Dunn have continued their tour dates, with a representative confirming that subsequent shows have proceeded as planned. Fans continue to monitor the situation closely, hopeful that Ronnie Dunn can take the necessary time to fully recover and continue delivering the electrifying performances he’s known for.