Country music icon Willie Nelson, 93, recounted a terrifying period of intense pain that led him to believe he was on his deathbed. During these two weeks, Nelson reportedly begged his wife, Annie D'Angelo, to allow him to pass away.

Nelson's wife refused his pleas and instead ensured he received the care he needed, ultimately saving his life, according to reports from Daily Mail. Nelson has previously acknowledged his wife's instrumental role in his survival, crediting her with saving his life.

The singer has a history of health issues, including severe pneumonia and a collapsed lung in 1990. He had also been a heavy drinker and smoker for much of his life, though he quit tobacco in his 40s and later switched to edibles and vapes for marijuana consumption. He now relies on protein shakes to maintain his health. Nelson had a long history of smoking tobacco until he finally quit in his 40s (though he continued to smoke marijuana before eventually switching to edibles and vapes)

Nelson and D'Angelo have been married since 1991 and have quarantined together at their Texas ranch with their sons, Micah and Lukas, throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Throughout the pandemic, Nelson and D’Angelo quarantined at their Texas ranch with sons Micah (left) and Lukas (right)