Overview
- Charlie Wilson says he suffered several strokes in 2025 that left him unable to walk and wiped much of his memory of the initial hospital stay.
- He told radio host Big Boy in a June 23 interview that his wife recognized symptoms, rushed him to the hospital, and that doctors found multiple strokes occurring at once.
- Wilson says he spent about six months in rehab relearning how to walk and that family support and his Christian faith were central to his recovery.
- The 73-year-old co-founder of The Gap Band made a public return at Baltimore’s AFRAM festival in June and says his voice remains strong as he resumes performing.
- His account puts a spotlight on stroke recovery for older touring musicians and raises attention to the role of quick caregiver action, medical rehab and ongoing rehabilitation needs.