According to early reports from local media outlets, emergency services were called to McEntire’s rural home near Atoka, Oklahoma, at approximately 5:45 a.m. after she reportedly collapsed without warning. Paramedics arrived within minutes and transported her to a nearby hospital before she was airlifted to a specialized cardiac unit in Oklahoma City. Though hospital officials have not released specific details, multiple sources close to the family have indicated the singer may have suffered a major cardiac event, possibly a heart attack.

This development has shocked many, especially considering McEntire had shown no public signs of illness in recent days. Just earlier this week, she had appeared in good spirits at a charity event for rural education in Tulsa, where she performed several of her most beloved songs and posed for photos with fans. Her radiant smile and unmistakable red hair lit up the room, as always.

“She looked amazing,” said event attendee Carla Jenkins. “You would never guess anything was wrong. She was laughing, joking, singing. To hear this now… it just breaks my heart.”

Born in McAlester, Oklahoma, Reba McEntire rose from humble beginnings to become one of the most celebrated and influential artists in country music history. With over 30 studio albums, 25 number-one singles, and more than 75 million records sold worldwide, her voice is etched into the soul of American music. She has won multiple Grammy Awards, been inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame, and even found success as an actress, most notably in her self-titled sitcom Reba, which endeared her to a new generation of fans.