Jon Dee Graham was in a s
erious car accident on July 25th. His family is posting updates on his myspace page. More information from the Austin Chronicle below.
Thanks to an abundance of calls and well-wishes from fans and friends alike, Graham has been taken off of the hospital’s public contact list, and his family asks that the public respect his need for peace and quiet at this time.
Card, good wishes, et. can be sent c/o of Jon Dee’s friend and manager.
Jon Dee Graham c/o Heinz Geissler, Texas Music Group, 805 West Avenue Suite 1, Austin, TX 78701
From The Austin Chronicle
Jon Dee Update
Todd V. Wolfson
Jon Dee Graham underwent emergency surgery at the University Medical Center at Brackenridge to remove his ruptured spleen on Monday evening, after being involved in a single-car accident late Friday night. The treasured Austin singer-songwriter fell asleep at the wheel and struck a concrete embankment. He suffered two broken ribs, cracked vertebrae, and a concussion. He is currently recovering in ICU, but is expected to make a full recovery. Thanks to an abundance of calls and well-wishes from fans and friends alike, Graham has been taken off of the hospital’s public contact list, and his family asks that the public respect his need for peace and quiet at this time. Updates on his condition are being posted here.
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