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Willie Nelson Is Not Dead

Willie Nelson is tired of reminding us that he’s alive.

The 91-year-old music legend took to Instagram this week to poke fun at the seemingly endless parade of A.I.-generated death hoaxes that have been making the rounds online. He shared a few photos of himself catching a nap on the couch, paired with the caption: “If you believe those A.I. death stories one more time…”

That’s about as Willie as it gets.

For months, shady websites and scammy clickbait posts have been spreading false reports that the country icon had either collapsed, been hospitalized, or passed away.

Some even included fake images of him hooked up to hospital equipment, giving the whole thing an extra gross layer of deception. In reality? He’s just been taking it easy—and occasionally roasting the internet.

Earlier this year, Nelson did have to cancel an Outlaw Music Festival show, but that was thanks to weather damage wrecking some of the gear. Naturally, that got twisted into another fake health scare. But fans who follow him directly (instead of panicky Facebook shares) knew better.

Unfortunately, this is part of a bigger trend: A.I. is now being used to churn out increasingly believable celebrity death hoaxes.

And when it happens to someone like Willie—who’s been a target of these things for years—it only adds to the confusion.

Thankfully, he’s got a good sense of humor about it. The nap photos make it clear: he’s still kickin’, still smirking, and still not ready to hang up his guitar.

So if you come across yet another headline claiming the Red Headed Stranger has ridden off into the sunset, maybe double-check with Willie Nelson’s own Instagram before you start mourning. Chances are, he’s just taking a nap. Again.

Willie Nelson Stopped Smoking Pot

Even legends have to make adjustments eventually. Willie Nelson, the country icon who’s been synonymous with marijuana for decades, says he’s finally hung up his smoking gear at age 92.

In a recent interview with Forbes, Willie revealed that his lungs have officially had enough.

“I can’t smoke anymore,” he said. “My lungs have already said, ‘Don’t do that.’ So, I don’t really do anything now except a few edibles.”

So no, he hasn’t totally given up cannabis—just the smoke. Nelson still has his own line of THC-infused products called Willie’s Remedy, including a social tonic you can sip for a cool $90 a bottle. (Yes, even quitting smoking can be on-brand when you’re Willie.)

When asked what still brings him joy after all these years on the road, he didn’t hesitate: “I enjoy seeing people get together and forget about everything except music.” He added, “We don’t care what political affiliation you’re with, what color you are, it doesn’t matter. If you like music, come on.”

It’s a simple, classic Willie message: come together, share the music, leave the nonsense at the door.

And if you’re wondering whether we’ll ever get a movie about his life? Maybe—but don’t hold your breath. Willie’s not quite ready to close the book. “I’ve heard talk about it,” he said. “But I’m not through with it yet.”

As far as smoking pot goes, he had a good run. He first smoked in a roadside bar in Fort Worth, Texas in 1954. That’s a solid 71 years of getting high. Congrats Willie!

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