He could also be 91, however Willie Nelson says he isn’t involved about his mortality.
The nation singer shared his ideas about dying in an interview with AP Information on Friday, November 1.
“Properly, I’m 91 plus, so, you realize, I’m not anxious about it,” he informed the outlet. “I don’t really feel unhealthy. I don’t harm anyplace. I don’t have any motive to fret about dying. However I don’t know anyone who’s lived endlessly.”
He added, “I take fairly excellent care of myself. And I really feel like I’m in fairly good condition bodily.” earlier than joking, “Mentally? That’s one other story.”
Nelson, who launched his 153rd album, Final Leaf on the Tree, on Friday, November 1, additionally touched on what he hoped his legacy could be after his eventual passing.
“I had fun. And I did what I got here right here to do: make music,” he mentioned.
It’s not the primary time Nelson has mirrored on the idea of growing older. He’s beforehand shared that he believes the key to his longevity is a optimistic angle.
“I respect every thing I get and I’ve been fortunate,” he informed Forbes in April 2023. “I’m a bit bit amazed that I’m to start with nonetheless right here, [And] I’m having a very good time. I’m having fun with the singing, I believe it’s good for me. Folks come up, instantly, pay some cash to come back hear me or any individual sing, and it’s an important vitality alternate on the market and I stay up for it each time.”
The musician additional divulged what he does day-to-day to contribute to an extended life, throughout an interview with Parade in April 2023.
“It’s a must to do one thing each day to pay for the day,” Nelson informed the outlet. “It’s essential run, stroll, swim, sing; no matter it’s that’s vital to you, it’s a must to do it after which see how lengthy you’ll be able to preserve doing it.”
In the meantime, he informed Slate in December 2020 that he was shocked he was nonetheless alive previous his 20s as he mirrored on his youth.
“Properly, after I was younger, I used to be fairly dumb. And now that I’m older, I’m fairly f—ing dumb. I don’t know every thing, and I believe I do. So there’s the issue,” he mentioned. “I didn’t ever assume I’d get this previous. I at all times thought I used to be fortunate to make it previous 21.”
And whereas the veteran star has no plans to retire, he informed Folks in Might 2023 that he’s slowing down the tempo he does issues.
“There’s most likely different issues I’ll do and might do, however I’m not going to push myself too onerous,” he mentioned. “I do know sooner or later all of it ends, however I’m not dashing it.”