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<\/a> <\/div>\nAmanda has been a professional freelance writer for over a decade. She holds a BA in politics and an MA in Communications. Her passions include music, animals, Disney, iced coffee, summer, and bad reality TV, especially Housewives and Vanderpump Rules.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n In a sad twist, a country star has been diagnosed with a life-threatening illness. 2025 has seen the passing and illnesses of several icons<\/a>, but what exactly is wrong, and is there a cure? Keep reading for more details on this heartbreaking situation.<\/p>\n 2025 has been a rough year in the country world as many favorites and icons have passed away or fallen extremely ill. Dolly Parton\u2019s husband, Carl Dean, died in March, which was a devastating blow. Many questioned if that would end Dolly\u2019s life and she would pass from heartbreak. Since Carl\u2019s death, Dolly has gone public with her<\/a> current health struggles and has been forced to postpone her Las Vegas shows. Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease has been a struggle for Alan Jackson, yet he keeps going on. A mini-stroke has impacted Ronnie McDowell, while Carly Pearce has a heart condition called pericarditis.<\/p>\n Now, another star has come forward with their health struggles, unveiling a life-threatening disease. Ashley Cooke has been a force to be reckoned with after getting her first number-one hit in 2024. Unfortunately, things have not been so easy when it comes to her health<\/a>, as she learned she had Brugada syndrome. This syndrome is genetic, so she likely got it from her father. It is also a \u201crare\u201d and \u201cinherited\u201d condition which can end in \u201csudden cardiac death.\u201d One of the hardest parts for Ashley is that there is a lack of information, so she has no idea what could come next.<\/p>\n Along with Ashley Cooke\u2019s own medical problems, the rising country star\u2019s family has had their own struggles, as well. She explained what they have been going through and how it has taken a toll on her:<\/p>\n My dad had cancer for the fifth time. My mom had a heart attack. Both of my grandmothers passed away. My sister had stuff with her thyroid that she\u2019s been posting about, too.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Although this has been hard for everyone she knows and loves, Ashley is not giving up the faith. Yes, she has lost a lot of relatives to Brugada; they were unaware of the illness.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/div>\nCountry Star Diagnosed With Life-Threatening Disease<\/h3>\n
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