Jerry Lee Lewis is alive after being erroneously reported dead at 87, rep confirms

There was a whole lotta shaking going on in the music world Wednesday when Jerry Lee Lewis was reported dead at 87

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Lewis suffered a stroke back in 2019

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Nicknamed "The Killer", the 87-year-old artist is well-known for songs like "Great Balls of Fire" and "Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On."

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He was advised by his doctor not to attend the ceremony in Nashville.

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Hank Williams Jr. and Kris Kristofferson, two other country music luminaries, turned up to take the award in his place.

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Jerry Lee Lewis,ultimately took home four Grammy Awards, including two Grammy Hall of Fame Awards and a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award.

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The beloved musician had been dealing with health issues recently

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