Derek Hough Provides Update on Hayley Erbert’s Recovery After Skull Surgery
Derek Hough is giving another update on Hayley Erbert’s road to recovery. Nearly two weeks after sharing his wife had to undergo emergency surgery on her skull, the Dancing With the Stars judge is opening up about the next step in her healing process.
“I strongly believe all the prayers that have been sent with the intention and love of Hayley’s recovery has helped so much,” he wrote in a message shared to his Instagram Stories on December 20. “I can’t thank you all enough. She is going in for surgery this morning to replace a large portion of her skull that was removed during her craniectomy.”
The 38-year-old added his gratitude for the support and well wishes, noting, “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.”
At the end of the couple’s Symphony of Dance tour performance on December 6, the 29-year-old was hospitalized after becoming disoriented. As Derek subsequently explained on social media of her visit, “she was diagnosed with a cranial hematoma from a burst blood vessel and required an emergency craniectomy.”
Hough and Erbert have been overwhelmed by the outpouring of support and love from fans and friends during this difficult time. The couple continues to ask for prayers and positive energy as Hayley undergoes this latest surgery on her road to full recovery.