And No Damage Done

In the midst of all the papal updates was news that Neil Young, a major touchstone in my life, is recovering from a brain aneurysm. Young underwent a procedure to treat it on Tuesday night at a New York hospital.


Young indoctrinating the Pretenders into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, March 14



The aneurysm was discovered when Young's vision became blurry after attending the March 14 induction ceremonies for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Merlis said. An examination by a neurologist detected the aneurysm and the procedure was scheduled.

Dr. Pierre Gobin, who performed the procedure with another doctor, said: "Mr. Young had a dangerous brain aneurysm and was treated successfully by the minimally invasive neuroradiology team here. He is now resting comfortably … but we strongly recommend that he not travel for several days."

"I'm really disappointed that I won't be able to make it to Winnipeg for the Junos as I had hoped. I grew up there and was really looking forward to the show as well as spending some time with my old friends and family," Young said. "Thanks to my doctors, I'm feeling a lot better now so I hope I can get a rain check."

Doctors expect a full recovery.