Toby Keith's wife of over 40 years took control of his cancer treatment she is the best nurse Trisha Lucas Toby Keith's wife of nearly 40 years provided invaluable support upon his stomach cancer diagnosis Keith's family confirmed in an interview that aired just weeks before that he had passed peacefully on Monday night at the age of 62 he complimented his wife Lucas 61 for how she handled her cancer diagnosis she has been a trooper in a one-on-one interview with Robin Marsh of news9 the Red Solo Cup hitmaker stated she's the best nurse the first time we went to Houston to the hospital she stepped right in and took control saying we've got this let's go Keith went on to say so she's like we're going to get this and don't worry about it he was diagnosed with stomach cancer in the fall of 2021 and shared the news in June 2022 at the time the country icon stated that he had already undergone 6 months of chemotherapy radiation and surgery Keith and Lucas met shortly after graduating from high school he was working in the oil fields and Performing bars at night the couple dated for 3 years before marrying in March 1984 Keith adopted Lucas's first daughter Shelley who is now 43 the couple then welcomed their first child Crystal 38 in September 1985 followed by a third child stellin 26 in April 1997 back in 1991 Lucas told people that the singer songwriter constantly tried to make her feel special most people think he is just the most romantic person on the planet she said he has moments of charm it's lovely to receive a bunch of flowers but I encouraged him to save his money roses often perish within 5 to 7 Days buy me an outfit or take me out to dinner in 2010 Keith told people that he enjoyed spending time at home with his wife and children everybody in the family is good the country singer told people back then I was reared by decent parents and I have wonderful children they have no troubles at all they all grew up with me being successful but they are not hooked on that part of the business he said