Derek Hough said his wife, Hayley Erbert, is going into surgery Wednesday morning to “replace a large part of her skull” that was removed during an emergency craniectomy.
Hough, 38, posted an update on his Instagram Story in the early hours of Wednesday morning, adding: “I firmly believe that all the prayers that have been sent with intention and love for Hayley’s recovery have helped so much. I can’t thank you all enough.”
The Dancing with the stars The judge continued: “Pray for her because I believe the collective energy has helped her through these few weeks. We love you, we thank you.”
On Friday, Hough revealed that Erbert, 29, will 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,” Hough wrote on Instagram.
Derek Hough’s Instagram story.
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He went on to note that “his wife’s recovery process has been nothing short of a miracle,” and added that while “Hayley is fine,” she “still has a way to go.”
The professional dancer’s words were accompanied by a video of him and Erbert walking hand-in-hand on the National Mall in Washington, DC
Hough also admitted that the “life-threatening event” became a “profound reminder of how fragile life can be and how quickly things can change.”
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Derek Hough and wife Hayley Erbert walk in Washington, DC after her emergency craniectomy.
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“It also showed us the incredible strength and resilience that lies within us and the strength of the community that supports us,” Hough continued. “We cannot express enough gratitude to each of you for your unwavering support, messages, prayers, and undeniable loving energy that 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 is not the holiday season we envisioned, we are incredibly grateful to have it. We look forward to cherishing these moments with a deeper appreciation for life and the people in it.”
Erbert was suffering from symptoms of a cranial hematoma after their Symphony of Dance tour stopped in the city on December 6.
In an update shared on his website, Hough revealed that his wife was diagnosed with a cranial hematoma due to a ruptured blood vessel and required an emergency craniectomy.
Erbert was rushed into emergency surgery on December 7.
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Since her surgery, Hough has regularly updated his social media followers on his wife’s condition and thanked them for their continued support.
Hough and Erbert tied the knot in August in California, just over a year after getting engaged in June 2022.
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