Hayley Erbert and Derek Hough.Photo:Christopher Polk/Variety via Getty
Christopher Polk/Variety via Getty
Derek Houghshared that his wifeHayley Erbertis undergoing surgery Wednesday morning to “replace a large portion of her skull” that was removed during heremergency craniectomy.
Hough, 38, posted the update on his Instagram Story in the early hours of Wednesday and added, “I strongly believe all the prayers that have been sent with the intention and love of Hayley’s recovery has helped so much. I can’t thank you all enough.”
TheDancing with the Starsjudge continued, “Please keep her in your prayers as I believe the collective energy helped her through these past few weeks. We love you we thank you.”
On Friday, Hough revealed that Erbert, 29, would need a skull implant in the coming weeks following her craniectomy earlier this month.
“It will restore the skull to its natural shape and protect the brain from injury,” wrote Hough onInstagram.
Derek Hough’s Instagram Story.Derek Hough/Instagram
Derek Hough/Instagram
He went on to note that his wife’s “recovery process has been nothing short of a miracle,” and added that although “Hayley is doing well,” she “still has a ways to go.”
Hough also admitted that the “life-threatening event” has become “a profound reminder of how fragile life can be and how quickly things can change.”
Derek Hough and wife Hayley Erbert walk in Washington, D.C. following her emergency craniectomy.Derek Hough/ Instagram
Derek Hough/ Instagram
“It has also shown us the incredible strength and resilience that lies within us and the power of having a supportive community around us,” Hough 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.”
Adding that he and Erbert are “filled with hope and relief" about her recovery, Hough concluded his post, “While this isn’t the holiday season either of us envisioned, it’s one that we’re incredibly grateful to have. We look forward to cherishing these moments with a deeper appreciation for life and the people in it.”
Erbert suffered cranial hematoma symptoms after their Symphony of Dance tour stop in the city on Dec. 6.
In an update shared on hiswebsite, Hough revealed that his wife was diagnosed with a cranial hematoma from a burst blood vessel and required an emergency craniectomy.
Erbert was rushed into her emergency surgery on Dec. 7.
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Since her surgery, Hough has been providing his social media followers withregular updateson his wife’s condition and thanked them for their ongoing support.
Hough and Erberttied the knotin August in California just over a year aftergetting engagedin June 2022.
source: people.com
