Singer Phil Perry collapses at SCSU

Jazz singer Phil Perry collapsed and was rushed to the hospital Friday night while performing at Southern Connecticut State University.

[bridgeport ct]

I was there and the way i see it is he is dead god bless love you phil.

[Jackie]

bridgeport ct wrote:

I was there and the way i see it is he is dead god bless love you phil.

"I was there too - it was truly horrible. I tried to find an update on his condition until late last night. I checked Wikipedia this morning - they list his date of death as 10/23/09. You must be singing in heaven now Phil. Bless you!

[Lillian Perry]

Mr. Perry is alive and doing well at Yale Hospital. He is going through tests, fussing with the doctors, and talking on his cell phone.

[Jackie]

Lillian Perry wrote:

Mr. Perry is alive and doing well at Yale Hospital. He is going through tests, fussing with the doctors, and talking on his cell phone.

I am SO happy to hear that he is alive! My prayers are with Phil for a full and speedy recovery.

[Cal]

Lillian Perry wrote:

Mr. Perry is alive and doing well at Yale Hospital. He is going through tests, fussing with the doctors, and talking on his cell phone.

Thank God for the power of prayer. I too was at the show and was deeply sadden to see Phil so suddenly collapse. Thank you Lillian for the update.

God Bless you Phil and Get Well Soon!!

Peace and love

[Paulette from Connecticut]

If anyone knows he's alive and well, it's his better half Lillian. Praise God!!!!

[Kelly Dacey]

May Phil Perry get well soon.

[Jim Barber and family]

I thank God for all the love and prayers showered on Phil Perry last night at Southern Connecticut's Lyman Auditorium. As frightening as it was to experience,it was heart warming to be in the midst of so many caring people.
God works in mysterious ways. Last night all of our vulnerability was brought to the fore.
May Phil, his family and all of his fellow musicians be blest and given the strength to support each other through this crisis.
Phil, I hope for a speedy recovery.

[Sal]

Thanks be to God!!! Thanks so much for the update, Mrs Perry. If anyone would know, it would be you. We were quite shaken to witness his collapse last night.
What a truly beautiful voice Phil has and we hope he can return sometime soon to our area for some unfinished business. I think the power of prayer really helped in the Phil being with us today. And some truly quick work by medical people at the event.
God Bless the Perry family.

[Dee]

I was at the concert too last night and need to correct the report that channel 8 gave. He was not talking or singing about his ex wife before he collapsed on the floor. It was correct that we thought is was part of the show since he was being silly at times. Thank god that there were people in the crowd that knew how to help him. I can't believe people would say he died last night that is untrue. I never heard him sing before till last night and he was wonderful. Thank god he is alive and pray for a speedy recovery

[Dee]

he is not dead

[Maddylicious]

Ms. Perry... Thank you so much for the update on my favorite crooner. My prayers are with his family... and with Phil for a speedy recovery!

Lillian Perry wrote:

Mr. Perry is alive and doing well at Yale Hospital. He is going through tests, fussing with the doctors, and talking on his cell phone.

[Allen]

Thank goodness that Phil is recovering. My hope is that he will get back to his family and have a complete recovery.
I was there and the whole scene was surreal. Lill, make him sit home amongst the orange groves for a few before he heads back out on the road. We'd rather see him infrequently than not a all.

[Chris Walker]

Hey Phil,
We're all praying for you in Texas!! Let us know if there's anything we can do to help. God Bless.....your brother in MUSIC.

[Phil Mayer]

Lillian Perry wrote:

Mr. Perry is alive and doing well at Yale Hospital. He is going through tests, fussing with the doctors, and talking on his cell phone.

Ms. Perry: Thank you for the update. My prayers are with you, him, and your family. May he continue to recover.

[ERIKA]

I AM SO GLAD THAT MR. PERRY IS DOING WELL. I WAS ASKED TO SING BACKGROUND FOR HIM OCT,31,2009 AT THE ROPER THEATER IN NORFOLK VA. I COULD CARELESS ABOUT THAT SHOW NOW. YOUR WELL BEING AND SPEEDY RECOVERY IS ALL WE NEED. MY FAMILY ARE HUGE FANS AND WE ALL WISH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY WELL. YOUR MUSIC, YOUR VOICE HAS BEEN SOOOO INSPIRING GOD BLESS
ERIKA

[cathy gladden]

Paulette from Connecticut wrote:

If anyone knows he's alive and well, it's his better half Lillian. Praise God!!!!

im glad he is find so looking forward to this show my daughter is going to be his back ground singer

[cathy gladden]

Im glad he is doing fine so looking forward to see this show my daughter was going to sing back ground for him

[Torihope]

How nice to see an informed, accurate report regarding Mr. Perry's condition. I was at the concert on Friday evening. It was a disturbing scene. He was planning on going to West Hartford, CT after his performance to see friends who were performing at a restaurant there (they so informed me when WE arrived). I pray that he will recover and be able to perform again one day.

[Marcheta Martin]

I am so relieved that Mr. Perry is alright. I was looking forward to seeing him in Norfolk on October 31st. Mr. Perry, you have been blessed so please take the time you need to be at the top. Your true fans will wait as long as it takes for you to return. Mrs. Perry, my indian sister, stay strong and grounded as you always are. Mr.Perry gave you much praise when he was here in Richmond. My prayers are with you and Mr. Perry. Behave Phil and listen to the doctors and most of all Lillian. Please keep us posted and thank you for the information.