AP News reports that he had hanged himself with a cord. Nelson wrote ‘Crazy’ in the early stages of his career when he was a struggling singer and songwriter. Some interpret the song The music video was released for the song in 1983, depicting Willie Nelson as Pancho, and Merle Haggard as Lefty. In fact, the 88-year-old singer is still touring and performing to this day, though many have speculated that he may be on his last leg. He cradled the guitar in his lap, pulled out a pick, and began to play.