Justin Bieber may retire "to focus on his health"; Aaron Sorkin knocked out by near-fatal stroke last fall; Iron Maiden's Blaze Bayley had a heart attack; Night Rangers' Jack Blades rushed to hospital
Justin Bieber may retire "to focus on his health"; Aaron Sorkin knocked out by near-fatal stroke last fall; Iron Maiden's Blaze Bayley had a heart attack; Night Rangers' Jack Blades rushed to hospital
Lea Michele's son, 2, has been in hospital for days; Frank Fritz ("American Pickers") very ill since "massive stroke"; Oscar-winning make-up artist Greg Cannom suffering "major health setbacks"
And Sarah Forgany, news anchor in San Antonion, “is recovering following a lengthy hospital stay,” for no given reason.
Justin Bieber Considers Early Retirement Amid Health Woes: 'The Pressure Of The Music Biz Isn't Good For Him,' Spills Source
March 27, 2023
Justin Bieber is reportedly considering quitting music to focus on his health and his marriage with wife Hailey Bieber as he struggles with the "pressure" that comes with his bustling career.
The pop star — whose net worth is believed to be around $300 million after selling his catalogue of music recorded before 2022 — has plenty of money to make the transition, and according to sources, he is ready for the change.
https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2971519924818-justin-bieber-considers-early-retirement-amid-health-woes-the-pressure-of-the-music-biz-isn-t-good-for-him-spills-source
Aaron Sorkin reveals he had a stroke last November: ‘Supposed to be dead’
March 22, 2023
“West Wing” creator Aaron Sorkin revealed that he almost died last November after having a stroke. In a new interview with the New York Times published Wednesday, the writer shared more about his medical emergency. Sorkin explained that in November, he woke up in the middle of the night and noticed that he was “crashing into walls and corners” while walking to the kitchen. He didn’t pay much attention to it until the next morning when he kept spilling his glass of orange juice. The playwright called his doctor, who told him to come in immediately.
Night Ranger Shows Postponed After Jack Blades Taken to Hospital
March 24, 2023
Night Ranger rescheduled three shows on their current tour after their singer and bassist Jack Blades suffered a health emergency.
While no details were revealed, the band said he’d been taken to the hospital, derailing the last concerts of their March road trip.
https://ultimateclassicrock.com/jack-blades-night-ranger-hospital/
Former Iron Maiden Singer Suffers Heart Attack
March 26, 2023
Former Iron Maiden singer, Wolfsbane frontman and solo singer Blaze Bayley has made a name for himself outside of Maiden on the back of several quality metal albums and consistent tours all over the world.
Sadly it was announced Sunday that Bayley had suffered a heart attack, and that he and his solo band would have to cancel shows for March and April
“We sincerely regret to announce that Blaze had a heart attack at home yesterday evening & is now in hospital in a stable condition, awaiting news of further surgery/treatment,” read a post from Mark and Christopher Appleton, his management team.
https://www.webisjericho.com/former-iron-maiden-singer-suffers-heart-attack/
Lea Michele Says Son Ever Is Not ‘Out of the Woods’ Amid Hospitalization, But He’s ‘Headed in a Good Direction
March 26, 2023
Lea Michele shared a health update after her son Ever, 2, was hospitalized days ago.
"It's been a really long week, and we're still not out of the woods completely with our son," the actress, 36, shared in a Saturday, March 25, video via Instagram. "But he's headed into a good direction, and we're really, really grateful."
Michele had been absent from Broadway's Funny Girl — where she plays the lead character, Fanny Bryce — since Wednesday, March 22. She returned to the August Wilson Theatre for Saturday's performance.
https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-moms/news/lea-michele-shares-health-update-after-son-evers-hospitalization/
‘American Pickers’ Star Frank Fritz Has Reportedly Been Rushed to the Hospital Multiple Times Since 2022 Stroke
March 23, 2023
Former American Pickers co-host Frank Fritz has reportedly been rushed to the hospital several times since his 2022 stroke.
The 59-year-old has been living at his home in Iowa with the help of a conservator since last fall. While Fritz and his team have been fairly quiet about his condition, 9-1-1 calls obtained by The Sun revealed that he’s suffered several seizures, an emergent blood pressure spike, and a severe case of pneumonia. All of the situations were serious enough to warrant an ER visit.
“He just came home from inpatient rehab for a stroke,” the unnamed person said. “He just had a full-blown seizure, maybe more than one… He’s been shaking.” Frank Fritz suffered a massive stroke on July 14, 2022. His former American Pickers co-star Mike Wolfe broke the news to fans with a lengthy Instagram post.
GoFundMe Set Up for Greg Cannom, Oscar-Winning Makeup Artist Behind ‘Dracula’ and ‘The Lost Boys,’ After Major Health Setbacks
March 25, 2023
Friends of Oscar-winning makeup artist Greg Cannom have set up a GoFundMe page after major health issues and setbacks have led to soaring medical bills.
Cannom, whose career spans over four decades and is a mastermind in prosthetics, has been nominated for 14 Oscars. He has won four Oscars in best hair and makeup for his work on “Dracula,” “Mrs. Doubtfire,” “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” and “Vice.”
So far, over $21,000 has been raised as Cannom suffers from poor health and is no longer able to work and care for himself. According to the GoFundMe, Cannom’s health issues began with shingles, which resulted in permanent nerve damage to his lower legs, making walking difficult and painful. A Staph infection on his ankle never healed properly and spread to his foot, leading to a partial amputation. Late last year, Cannom’s health deteriorated and he remains in the hospital.
https://variety.com/2023/artisans/news/greg-cannom-gofundme-oscar-winning-makeup-artist-1235564500/
KENS 5 News Anchor Sarah Forgany Is Recovering Following a Lengthy Hospital Stay
March 22, 2023
Sarah provided regular updates via her Facebook page to let viewers know that she was in the hospital. Although she kept viewers aware of the fact that she was in the hospital, Sarah hasn't explained exactly what she's being treated for. In her first post, she announced that she had to cut her vacation to Italy short because of an unexpected hospital stay, and eventually wound up being transferred back to the U.S. for additional treatment. "First memory of Venice, Italy… landing in the ER for several days," she wrote in the post. "Unfortunately I had to cut my vacation short and fly back to the U.S. to be admitted to a hospital here. I’m thankful for the Italian hospital and doctors who got me through some dark days but I’m so glad I was able to return to the U.S. ASAP to continue my treatment here."
The lawyer in me wonders whether or not Bieber made special disclosure of his health status when he sold his catalogue of music rights (though I will acknowledge that his health scares have been publicly reported so the investors had a duty to inquire or otherwise enough information to form a view). I saw commentary where many questioned his "why now," but my thought then was - he is doing it now because this may be the bulk of his catalog and it may lose value in the future if/when he stops making music.
Keep it coming, Mark. Your work is important to changing public sentiment and to bringing awareness, awareness which is needed for the justice so many deserve. God's will be done.
Thank you Mark and team for these updates. The steady beat of the death drums continues to grow louder and at a quicker pace. As each day passes I can’t help wonder at the enormity of the crimes against humanity, the malfeasance, and the endless suffering. May God bless you all as we proceed to bear witness to the unimaginable reality we must now navigate.