Jeannie Seely Has Died

On Friday, August 1, Jeannie Seely’s publicist, Don Murry Grubbs, told The Tennessean that the country legend had passed away. She had just turned 85 on July 5.

The country legend is known for her songs “Sentimental Journey,” “Don’t Touch Me,” and so many more.

She earned the nickname “Little Miss Country” and holds the record for most Grand Ole Opry performances at 5,300.

After being the first woman to host the Grand Ole Opry, she officially became a member in 1967.
In Grubbs’ statement, he revealed Seely passed away in hospice care.

Our thoughts and prayers are with all who knew and loved Jeannie.

Jeannie Seely’s Cause of Death

Following Seely’s death on Friday, her publicist, Don Murray Grubbs, revealed that the singer had died at Summit Medical Center in Hermitage, Tennessee, as a result of complications from an intestinal infection.

According to the statement, Seely had undergone “multiple back surgeries this spring for vertebrae repairs” and underwent “two emergency abdominal surgeries.”

At the time of her death, Seely had spent “11 days in the intensive care unit and [suffered] a bout with pneumonia.”

Country Stars Remember Jeannie Seely

Numerous artists shared photos and statements honoring Jeannie following her death. Among those were Alana Springsteen, TG Sheppard, Mark Wills, The Bellamy Brothers, Carly Pearce, Travis Tritt, The Oak Ridge Boys’ Duane Allen, and Louise Mandrell. See their tributes below.

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