Benny ParsonsBenny Parsons is currently hospitalized in the Intensive Care Unit of the Carolinas Medial Center in Charlotte, NC. Parsons, who became a popular television and radio personality after retiring from driving in 1988, entered the hospital Dec. 26 as the result of complications stemming from his battle with lung cancer.

The cancer was diagnosed earlier this year and was recently reported to be in full remission. Parsons’ family has been overwhelmed by the outpouring of support from fans and the NASCAR community and they encourage everyone to keep Benny in their thoughts and prayers. Parsons is not allowed visitors at this time, but fans and associates can continue to send him messages, to email Benny, go to BennyParsons.com or goprn.com.

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3 Responses to “Benny Parsons hospitalized for complications of lung cancer”  

  1. 1 Melinda

    I will keep you and your family in my prayers. I work at Carolinas Medical Center in the ER, and I will think about you every day I am there.

  2. 2 twb

    get well soon benny # 72 always a champ

  3. 3 Maria

    Benny keep racing to win!! You can beat this!!

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