In July 2013, Randy went to the ER complaining of congestion, but things escalated quickly. According to USA Today, Randy was actually struggling with congestive heart failure, and suddenly, the legendary country singer’s heart stopped beating.

He was treated at a Texas hospital and ultimately suffered a massive stroke as a result of his heart complications.

For six months, the singer was treated in various Texas and Tennessee hospitals, and for some of that time, he was in a coma. He underwent two brain surgeries, suffered from pneumonia on three separate occasions, was intubated, had three tracheostomies and was surviving with a feeding tube.

At one point, doctors told his wife Mary to say goodbye, as they thought he wasn't going to survive.

While the stroke severely impacted Randy's mobility, speech, and the ability to move the right side of his body, the "I Told You So" singer remains incredibly hopeful for continuous recovery.

He's also expressed tremendous gratitude that Mary stuck by his side, even when things were looking particularly bleak.