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Max George of The Wanted is dealing with serious health issues this holiday season.
The “Glad You Came” singer — which was a big hit for the boy band in 2011 — shared a selfie from a hospital bed on Thursday, December 12, revealing that he is suffering from unexpected heart problems. The news came as a “huge shock” to George, 36, who also shared that he’ll be hospitalized for at least several weeks.
Max George of The Wanted performs on stage at The OVO Hydro on March 03, 2022 in Glasgow, Scotland. The “Glad You Came” singer has been hospitalized in December 2024 due to “heart issues.”
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“Hey everyone, yesterday I felt really unwell and was taken in to hospital. Unfortunately after some tests they’ve found that I have some issues with my heart,” the British artist captioned the selfie, which showed the musician giving a thumbs-up in his hospital gown. “I have a lot more tests to determine the extent of the problems and what surgery I will need to get me back on my feet.”
“It’s gonna be a difficult few weeks / months… and Christmas in a hospital bed wasn’t exactly what I had planned!” George continued. “But, as always, I’m surrounded with love and support from my wonderful partner Maisie, her family, my family and friends.. and I’m 100% in the best place.”
The “Chasing the Sun” singer added that while his heart issues came as a “huge shock and no doubt a set back, it’s something I’ll take on with all I’ve got!” he wrote. “I count myself very lucky that this was caught when it was.”
George concluded the caption with a message to his fans, and couldn’t help but sneak in a sweet quip. “Apologies if I bore you with updates in the coming weeks..I’ve probably got a month in a bed and there’s not THAT much to do!😂,” he said. “Let’s do this!🤘🏻Much love, Max x.”
George’s health woes come two years after the death of The Wanted bandmate Tom Parker, who died in 2022 after a battle with brain cancer. He was 33 years old.
