In early 2018, fans of Loretta Lynn were once again hit with disturbing news—just months after recovering from a major stroke, the legendary country icon suffered a serious fall at home and broke her hip.
She was 85 at the time.
The news sent shockwaves through the country music world. Just the previous year, Loretta had suffered a debilitating stroke that forced her to cancel her tour and postpone her highly anticipated album Wouldn’t It Be Great. Many feared she wouldn’t return to the spotlight again.
And then, it happened.
A quiet morning in January 2018 turned into panic when she slipped while trying to play with her dog. The result: a fractured hip and another hospital stay. The incident sparked new waves of concern—was this the final blow for the 85-year-old star?
But fans who knew Loretta Lynn’s spirit weren’t surprised when she bounced back—again.
Not only did she recover, she kept working. She released her album Wouldn’t It Be Great later that year, featuring raw, emotional songs she had written during her most painful times.
Even at 90, Loretta refused to fade quietly.
The hip injury story became a symbol of her grit. In interviews after the fall, Loretta laughed it off, saying,
“I was just trying to keep up with my dog!”
She also joked that at her age, “I’m just glad I didn’t break anything more important!”
For her fans, it was a moment of worry turned into inspiration.
Loretta Lynn wasn’t just a singer. She was a fighter. And at every turn—stroke, injury, rumors of death—she showed the world how to fall and rise again.