Today, he remains one of the best-selling country artists of all time, with a lasting legacy in the world of country music. However, he has also faced challenges in his life journey, particularly health issues.
In 2013, Travis encountered a major health crisis when he was hospitalized with viral cardiomyopathy, a condition that weakened his heart. Shortly after, he suffered a stroke, which required emergency brain surgery to relieve pressure.
Travis spent several weeks in critical care, relying on a ventilator and mechanical heart support. Doctors gave the singer a less than 1 percent chance of survival, leaving Davis to search for answers over whether to take him off life support.
“And he laid there, and I just I saw this tear just fell. And it was, you know, one, two at a time. And I just went back to the doctors and I said, ‘We’re fighting this,” narrated Davis. Hence, despite the severity of his condition, Travis gradually recovered, showing signs of progress with the help of physical therapy.
His resilience and determination were evident as he regained strength, though his recovery journey continued for years. Throughout it all, his family, including his wife Davis, stood by his side, offering unwavering support.
According to Davis, for over two-and-a-half years, Travis dedicated himself to rigorous daily rehabilitation at his Texas home, determined to regain his strength after his stroke. While his physical progress was evident, the emotional toll of isolation weighed heavily on him.