Stevie Nicks cancels shows because of "illness"; Bob Knight "hospitalized with illness"; gymnast Suni Lee's career is "over," due to "kidney issue"; Joaquin Phoenix faints on set
Rep. Dan Kildee (D-MI) has a cancerous tumor in his tonsil; ESPN's Desmond Howard has a cancerous tumor on his finger; Lea Michele's son Ever is back in the hospital, with "a scary health issue"
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Stevie Nicks Concert CANCELED at the Last Minute Due to ‘Illness’
April 4, 2023
Many fans of Stevie Nicks in Alabama were excited to see the Fleetwood Mac member perform at her solo concert in the state, but they were surprised when the singer canceled her show at the last minute; what happened?
According to 95.3 The Bear, the singer was initially scheduled to perform at the Legacy Arena at the BJCC in Birmingham on April 5, 2023, but the show has been officially canceled and it appears that a rescheduled date will not be posted soon.
Why Did Stevie Nicks Cancel Her Shows?
The main reason why the show will not push through was because of an ongoing illness within the band, but it was not confirmed whether Stevie Nicks was affected or not.
https://www.musictimes.com/amp/articles/91669/20230404/stevie-nicks-concert-canceled-last-minute-due-illness.htm
Joaquin Phoenix fainted during intense filming of new movie, director said he 'knew it was bad’
April 4, 2023
Academy Award-winning actor Joaquin Phoenix is a man committed to his craft, able to garner attention on and off-screen.
He certainly did just that when he fainted while filming a scene with Patti LuPone in his new film, "Beau is Afraid."
In a Q&A at a surprise screening for the upcoming movie, writer-director Ari Aster revealed that Phoenix actually ruined a shot by passing out.
"There was a scene that was very intense for Patti, and it was a shot that was on Patti, it was not on him and all of a sudden he fell out of frame," Aster said of Phoenix. LuPone plays his mother in the film.
"I was really p----- ’cause it was a really good take. It felt confusing so I went around the corner and he was collapsed," Aster explained.
"I knew it was bad because he was letting people touch him and people were tending to him and he was allowing it," he said of the 48-year-old actor.
https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/joaquin-phoenix-fainted-during-intense-filming-new-movie-director-said-knew-bad
Bob Knight, legendary Indiana basketball coach, hospitalized with illness
April 3, 2023
Head coach Bobby Knight of the Indiana Hoosiers argues a call during an NCAA T
Legendary former Indiana basketball head coach Bob Knight is in the hospital with an illness.
An email sent over the weekend to Indiana basketball alumni with the subject “Prayers for Coach Knight” indicating that he was hospitalized with an acute illness was obtained by WDRB.
“Please join us in sending prayers to coach Knight and his family,” the email said. “Coach Knight was admitted to the hospital Friday evening and is currently recovering from an acute illness. The family’s hope is to have him back home soon.”
https://nypost.com/2023/04/03/bob-knight-legendary-indiana-coach-hospitalized-with-illness/
Former Indiana basketball coach Bob Knight, 82, released from hospital following illness
An email from the university reportedly described Knight’s illness as 'acute'
April 4, 2023
https://www.foxnews.com/sports/former-indiana-basketball-coach-bob-knight-82-released-hospital-following-illness
Suni Lee Announces She's Ending Her College Gymnastics Career Early Due to a Kidney Condition
April 3 2023
Auburn University's Sunisa Lee competes on the floor exercise during an NCAA gymnasti
Olympic gold medalist Sumisa Lee has announced she will end her college career at Auburn early due to a kidney issue.
The Team USA gymnast, 20, shared a health update today on Twitter and Instagram, explaining that she has been suffering a "non-gymnastics related issue involving my kidneys."
Lee, the first-ever Hmong-American Olympic gold medalist said Auburn's medical team did not clear her to train over the past few weeks for her own safety. "I am blessed and thankful to be working with the best specialized medical team to treat and manage my diagnosis. My focus at this time is my health and recovery," the athlete said.
Lee, 20, had been competing for Auburn in the NCAA since Jan. 2021, but the health issue means her collegiate career is now over.
Democratic congressman announces he has 'serious but curable form of cancer'
April 1, 2023
(CNN) -- Democratic Rep. Dan Kildee of Michigan announced in a statement on Friday that he has been "diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma, a serious but curable form of cancer."
The congressman said a "very small tumor" was found in one of his tonsils and he will undergo surgery "to remove the cancer" in a few weeks. Doctors have outlined a timeframe of a few weeks for recovery from surgery, the statement said.
"The prognosis after surgery and treatment is excellent," Kildee said. "I am going to get through this. I'm going to beat cancer."
"It's never easy to hear the words you have cancer. But I know that so many other families have gone through a cancer diagnosis," he said.
https://www.cbsnews.com/detroit/news/democratic-congressman-announces-he-has-serious-but-curable-form-of-cancer/
Desmond Howard Reveals He Underwent Surgery To Remove a Tumor
April 4, 2023
ESPN college football analyst Desmond Howard recently revealed he underwent surgery to remove a tumor from his middle finger. The College GameDay personality also provided a positive update, saying the operation “went well.”
“Doc said the surgery went well the tumor was removed,” Howard wrote. “But as you can see, I am still in the clouds. Middle finger back in action in no time!”
https://www.on3.com/news/desmond-howard-reveals-he-underwent-surgery-to-remove-tumor-from-hand/
Lea Michele Reveals Son Ever Is Hospitalized Again: It’s Hard Not to “Break Down and Cry:
April 5, 2023
Lea Michele's son, Ever, is back in the hospital again following an ongoing battle with what the Broadway star called “a scary health issue.” Michele took to her Instagram Stories onWednesday, where she updated fans on this difficult time in her family's life.
"Today was a hard day. As parents, we have to be strong for our kids," Michele, who shares the 2-year-old with husbandZandy Reich, began. "But sometimes you just want to break down and cry (Hidden in the bathroom or closest is usually best. Today I chose the hospital bathroom)."
Sharing a photo of Ever, whose face was covered by a white heart emoji, in his crib, the 36-year-old Glee alum said these hard times have shown her what is truly important in life.
"These hard times show you truly what matters and what is important in life, and how much we have to be grateful for," she continued."It's been hard to say the least, but our boy is such a champ and is going to be ok. But it still hurts."
https://www.etonline.com/lea-michele-reveals-son-ever-is-hospitalized-again-its-hard-not-to-break-down-and-cry-202267
OMG - Phoenix let Pleb’s touch him - must have been really bad.
Stevie Nicks knows A LOT of talented musicians. She wasn't able to call in a favor for ONE musician to fill in for her sick band member for ONE night?
Get well soon, Stevie.