Derek Hough Asks for ‘Prayers’ as Wife Undergoes Surgery to Replace Portion of Skull
By Movieguide® Contributor
Dancer and choreographer Derek Hough has asked for prayers for his wife, Hayley Erbert, as she undergoes surgery to replace a large part of her skull.
“She is going in for surgery this morning to replace a large portion of her skull that was removed during her craniectomy,” Hough posted on his Instagram story, per Fox News. He asked fans to “keep her in your prayers.”
Erbert went to the hospital earlier this month.
“At the end of last night’s tour performance in Washington D.C., my wife, Hayley, because disoriented and was taken to the hospital. She was diagnosed with a cranial hematoma from a burst blood vessel and required an emergency craniectomy. She is in stable condition,” Hough wrote on Dec. 7.
A few days later, he shared an update.
“Hayley is doing well,” he wrote on Instagram. “Her recovery process has been nothing short of a miracle. She still has a ways to go with another surgery, hopefully in a few weeks, to insert a skull implant to replace the piece that was removed during the craniectomy. It will restore the skull to its natural shape and protect the brain from injury.”
“Thank you for the incredible support and medical care she has received. It’s been a profound reminder of how fragile life can be and how quickly things can change. But, it has also shown us the incredible strength and resilience that lies within us and the power of having a supportive community around us,” he continued. “We cannot express enough gratitude to each of you for your unwavering support, messages, prayers and undeniable loving energy we have both felt during this time.”
“While this isn’t the holiday season either of us envisioned, it’s one that we’re incredibly grateful to have,” Hough concluded. “We look forward to cherishing these moments with a deeper appreciation for life and the people in it.”
