Willie Nelson Should Have Died At 21, Here’s Why

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Willie Nelson is thriving in his career, even at the age of ninety-three. He has amassed fans who are still lining up to hear his iconic voice, but he admits that he should have died a long time ago. So, why is it that Willie should not have made it beyond 21? Keep reading for more details.

Willie Nelson Has Lived A Heck Of A Life

The one thing about Willie Nelson is that he keeps on going no matter what. That is the hardest part for die-hard fans is that they fear there will come a time in the near future when he is gone. Willie is 93, a tough 93, but he has faced health problems recently. That being said, every concert and every moment with the performer is precious. Fortunately, he has sons who are carrying on his legacy. Some have said that makes them feel better about a future without Willie in it.

Despite all of the things that Willie has done, he is still kicking. Now, he is opening up about how he did not think he would live past twenty-one. Moreover, the people around him doubted his longevity:

The way I was going, I never expected to be here. I don’t think anyone expected me to live beyond 21, the way I was going.

It was not because he was a bad person or going crazy, but because he was having a lot of fun. Plus, if there was “trouble” to be had, Willie was having it:

I did everything wrong. If it was wrong, I did it. And if it was really wrong, I did it twice.

Willie Nelson admitted that he was drinking, smoking, and popping pills. He talks a lot about what he has been through in his upcoming book, The Last Leaf, out on November 10th.

Losing Friends

Willie Nelson is still here, and he is so grateful for that. He noted how many of his friends have not made it this far, so to still be kicking is a gift. At this point, all he wants to do is enjoy his life and the time that he has left:

Everybody’s gonna die, so it ain’t no big deal how long we got. We live and we die, and I believe we come back again.

Hopefully, there’s a lot more time on Willie Nelson’s side. Are you surprised at how long he has lived? Let us know in the comments below.