The passing of country musician Toby Keith on February 5, 2024, at the age of 62, after a long fight with stomach cancer, remains very fresh in the hearts of his numerous fans. Known for his strong voice and a deep sense of patriotism for his country, Keith was a trailblazer in the genre with hits like “Should’ve Been a Cowboy” and “Courtesy of the Red, White, and Blue (The Angry American).”
However, the singer showed astonishing grace and fortitude during his cancer battle. In the penultimate interview, shortly before his death, Keith spoke about the importance of faith in his life, crediting it as the basis of his strong spirit, which enabled him to withstand both personal and professional hardships.
Toby Keith shares details about his cancer battle in last interview
In an interview with News on 6, Toby Keith spoke candidly about his experience with cancer. He characterized the experience as a whirlwind of emotions with fear and uncertainty that follows the illness results from having the illness.
Keith also clarified that even though the disease may go into remission at some point, the realities of cancer never completely go away because constant scans and check-ups are necessary, this serving as a reminder of the ongoing battle and making it impossible to totally escape its hold.
Toby Keith says his faith played a huge role in his battle against cancer
While responding to a question about what kept him strong all through the trying period, Toby Keith disclosed that his faith in God was the most important tool of survival. He claimed that even though it’s easy to take it for granted when things are going well, faith remains a vital source of strength when things get tough. He explained that for him, it grew stronger every day as he learned to rely more on it while he dealt with the unknowns surrounding his health.
Toby Keith reflected on his journey, describing how he reached a point where he let go of dread and worry about the future by accepting and making peace with his situation. The singer observed that people without faith could find it difficult to attain the attitude of calm and acceptance he was able to attain.