Canadian singer songwriter Neil Young has been treated for a brain aneurysm in a New York hospital. The 59 year old star underwent the operation last Tuesday and doctors say they expect him to make a full recovery. Dr Pierre Gobin told reporters this weekend: "Mr Young was treated successfully by the minimally invasive neuroradiology team. He is now resting comfortably."
The medical treatment meant that Young had to pull out of his scheduled performance at last night's Junos, the Canadian music industry's main annual awards event. In a statement Young told reporters:
"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. Thanks to my doctors, I'm feeling a lot better now so I hope I can get a rain check."
The singer's publicist said the aneurysm was discovered when Young's vision became blurred following his participation at last month's
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremonies.