Zachary Richard recovering from a stroke

[Snowparrot]

LAFAYETTE, La. - A friend says Cajun singer and songwriter Zachary Richard (ree-SHARD') is recovering from a stroke but may have to cancel or postpone a Canadian tour scheduled to start Oct. 29.


Todd Mouton told The Advertiser newspaper in Lafayette, La. the 60-year-old Richard is making a good comeback from the stroke, which affected one side of his body but not his voice. The newspaper reports that Richard suffered the stroke Oct. 17.


Richard has been promoting "Le Grand Gosier," a single and video to help raise awareness about issues facing the people of the Louisiana Gulf Coast.


In 1996, he founded Action Cadienne, a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and promoting the French language and Cajun culture of Louisiana.

[springparrot]

Keep healing Mr. Richard!

[SchoolGirlHeart]

Sorry to hear... Hope he heals fast and completely.

[dnw]

Lots of phin power headed for Mr. Richard.

[daddymention]

That's too bad....will keep him in my prayers....I remember when he opened for Jimmy at Irvine Meadows (June 24, 1990)....and came out to play on "Gypsies in the Palace"....he's a great entertainer....love his music.

[The Lost Manatee]

Here's to Zachary's quick and complete recovery.

[Karacal]

Sending lots of good thoughts and phin power for Mr. Richard!

[conched]

Prayers and special thoughts for a very special person. ^^^^Power for Zachary.

[tikitatas]

Be well, Monsieur Richard . . .