Billy Joel cancels final show; Jane's Addiction playing without Dave Navarro; Flying Lizards' Bob Black diagnosed with "terminal condition"; "eye condition" has McFly's Tom Fletcher in the hospital
Tori Spelling in the hospital ("hard time breathing"); Sharon Osbourne in the hospital ("medical emergency"); NeNe Leakes' son Brentt, 23, in hospital with "heart attack and stroke"
Billy Joel Forced to Cancel Last Concert of 2022 for Medical Purposes
December 20, 2022
Bad news for Billy Joel fans. The iconic musician has postponed his show in Madison Square Garden after he contracted a viral infection. The show, his final concert at the New York venue this year, was initially set to take place on Monday night.
On Saturday, a spokesperson for the “Piano Man” singer shared a statement revealing the show would be moved to June 2. The rep also said the 73-year-old was “under strict doctor’s orders for vocal rest due to a viral infection.”
“We understand the inconvenience this causes everyone who purchased tickets and we apologize for this unexpected circumstance,” the statement added.
https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2862150327067/billy-joel-forced-to-cancel-last-concert-of-2022-for-medical-purposes
Flying Lizards drummer diagnosed with ‘devastating’ terminal condition after catching Covid
December 20, 2022
A former musician and artist manager who appeared on Top of the Pops in 1979, and spent time with bands including The Specials and Madness during his “diverse and interesting” career, is adjusting to a new way of life after his “devastating” terminal lung disease diagnosis.
Bob Black, who appeared on the BBC pop music show as a drummer with The Flying Lizards – known for performing the song Money (That’s What I Want) – and managed bands such as The Passions, the Mo-dettes, and Wayne County and the Electric Chairs, said he has had a “fabulous life”.
The 71-year-old, who has three children and is now retired and lives in Falmouth , Cornwall , was diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) in June after contracting pneumonia twice and Covid-19.
https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2863810705427/flying-lizards-drummer-diagnosed-with-devastating-terminal-condition-after-catching-covid
McFly's Tom Fletcher rushed to hospital with eye condition
December 20, 2022
McFly singer Tom Fletcher is being forced to spend Christmas in sunglasses after rushing to hospital with an eye condition.
Unfortunately the singer's accessorising isn't because he'll be sitting on a beach in the sunshine - instead he's set for 'dark rooms' after being diagnosed with uveitis.
The eye condition causes inflammation of the middle layer of the eye, resulting in eye pain and changes to vision.
https://www.tyla.com/celebrity/mcfly-tom-fletcher-hospital-eye-condition-210616-20221220.amp.html
Jane’s Addiction Will Keep Going Despite Dave Navarro’s Illness
December 18, 2022
Jane’s Addiction will continue work on their upcoming album despite the absence of guitarist Dave Navarro, frontman Perry Farrell confirmed.
The band just completed their first tour with original bassist Eric Avery since 2010, but just before it started Navarro revealed his continuing fight with long COVID meant he couldn’t join them. He was replaced by longtime Queens of the Stone Age guitarist Troy Van Leeuwen, with Josh Klinghoffer and Daniel Ash assisting at some shows.
https://ultimateclassicrock.com/janes-addiction-dave-navarro-illness/
Tori Spelling Reveals She’s in the Hospital After Having a ‘Hard Time Breathing,’ Slams Haters for Claiming She Was Faking
December 22, 2022
Under the weather. Tori Spelling revealed that she was admitted to the hospital following an onset of symptoms including “dizziness” before the holidays.
“Here I am in [the] hospital since late last night,” the 49-year-old actress wrote via her Instagram Stories on Wednesday, December 21. “To all of you who gas lit me when you were told I [was] too sick to work, well here I am.”
The Beverly Hills, 90210 alum slammed her haters, adding, “How about next time [you] take someone at face value and show kindness instead of doubtfulness?”
https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2865811302809/tori-spelling-reveals-she-s-in-the-hospital-after-having-a-hard-time-breathing-slams-haters-for-claiming-she-was-faking
Sharon Osbourne Breaks Silence After Hospitalization Due to Medical Emergency
December 23, 2022
Sharon Osbourne’s famous husband Ozzy Osbourne has faced a number of medical emergencies and procedures this year. However this time, it was Sharon Osbourne who recently paid a visit to the hospital after suffering a medical emergency. After her hospitalization, Osbourne is now speaking out and is officially home just in time for the holidays.
ET reports Sharon Osbourne was initially hospitalized on Friday after suddenly falling ill while filming an unnamed show. While in the hospital, Sharon’s son Jack took to social media where he posted an update about his mother’s health. He wrote, “OK here’s what I’ll say – first things first MY MOTHER WASN’T FILMING AN EPISODE OF @GHOSTADVENTURES She was filming a new episode of Night Terror with me hahaha.”
More seriously, he continued, “Now that we have made that clear … she has been given the all-clear from her medical team and is now home.”
https://outsider.com/american-entertainment/people/sharon-osborne-breaks-silence-after-hospitalization-medical-emergency/amp/
NENE LEAKES’ 23-YEAR-OLD SON LEAVES HOSPITAL ... Two Months After Stroke, Heart Failure
November 24, 2022
NeNe Leakes’ 23-year-old son is finally home from the hospital ... two months after a frightening medical emergency.
The 'RHOA' star just shared a positive health update on her son Brentt Leakes ... posting videos of him walking out of a hospital Wednesday after suffering both a heart attack and a stroke.
In the videos, Brentt is slowly walking down the hospital hallways as nurses cheer him on and say goodbye as he heads for the exit.
https://amp.tmz.com/2022/11/24/rhoa-nene-leakes-son-leaves-hospital-2-months-after-suffering-stroke-heart-failure/
Wow, Tori Spelling looks horrible, she's had way too much face surgeries and fillers. Other than that we won't have any music left soon, they're all dropping like flies.
I just am flabbergasted that people aren't putting 2 and 2 together....this is quite maddening and sad...waiting for my family members next, I am sorry to say...🙏