Merle Haggard, a former country music singer, is recovering from surgery. Haggard, 71, had a malignant tumor surgically removed from his lung. Merle Haggard had his surgery on Monday, November 3. Haggard’s friends revealed that his surgery was successful and he was recuperating well.

Merle Haggard had known that he had a spot on his lung in May 2008. Haggard informed everyone he was not seeking treatment for it. Haggard’s family and friends convinced him to go for treatment.

Merle Haggard found fame after his song, “Okie From Muskogee” became the Number One hit in 1969. Haggard had 38 Number One hits from 1966 onwards until his retirement from singing. Fox News has a recent pic of Merle Haggard.

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This entry was posted on Wednesday, November 5th, 2008 at 3:34 am and is filed under News.