Jimmie Tramel

Tulsa World Scene Reporter

Richard Sterban, a member of The Oak Ridge Boys since 1972, shared that he has pancreatic cancer.

Sterban, who has has been off the road convalescing since mid-May, said this in a statement issued Thursday through a publicist: “In March of this year, I was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. But I am under the care of the best cancer doctors in the country and, with the help of the Good Lord above, I believe I will be able to get through this.”

Continuing, Sterban said, “I want to thank everyone, especially the fans, for your concern, and I would appreciate your continued prayers. Most days I’m feeling very good, and I hope to be back out on the road in several months.”

Sterban, whose booming voice is featured prominently in the double platinum s

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