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Willie Nelson, 92, Says He’s in ‘Pretty Good Shape’ as Family Points to Power of Performing

A new New Yorker interview spotlights daily exercises alongside steady stage time as foundations of his well-being.

Overview

  • Nelson, 92, tells The New Yorker he feels “pretty good” physically and jokes he’s glad to have “woke up again this morning.”
  • He keeps a simple routine of sit-ups, arm rolls, leg lifts and jogging in place to maintain fitness.
  • He continues to perform, saying “singing for an hour is good for you,” while daughter Amy says performing is “literally keeping him alive.”
  • Wife Annie D’Angelo, 69, quips he’s “Benjamin Buttoning” her and says he “just keeps going and going.”
  • Despite past issues including emphysema and a severe COVID-19 bout, he remains active on the road, and the family previously rebutted an inaccurate AXS TV report about their care.