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Crystal Gale Asks for More Prayers for Sister Loretta Lynn

Loretta Lynn is getting all the care she needs.

The country legend’s sister Crystal Gale has asked fans for their continued prayers as the “Coal Miner’s Daughter” recovers from a recent stroke.

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“Thank you for all the prayers and well wishes for Loretta. Keep them coming!” Crystal wrote on Instagram. “We are lucky, in this day and age, to have wonderful doctors and nurses taking great care of her.”

According to local Nashville station WSMV, Loretta is sitting up in her recliner, talking and laughing. Initial reports indicated the 85-year-old singer is “responsive and expected to make a full recovery.”

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Garth Brooks, Jennifer Nettles and Chris Young are among the country stars who have expressed their thoughts and prayers for Loretta on social media.