Max George has shared the shock news that he is set to undergo heart surgery, but it’s not the first time he has struggled with his health.
Back in 2021, The Wanted singer, 36, was almost left blind after suffering an accident while abroad which followed a serious eye infection.
The injury around his right eye was particularly dangerous as Max already has sight loss in his right eye.
He nearly lost his sight to an eye infection ten years ago, meaning part of his left eye had to be removed, but then he also had problems with his right.
This week, Max, who has battled alcoholism previously, admitted he is ‘very lucky that his heart problem was caught when it was’ as he shared the news.
He hasn’t yet disclosed what condition he is suffering with but did explained that he will be spending Christmas in hospital as he awaits a heart operation.
Max George has shared the news that he is set to undergo heart surgery, but it’s not the first time he has struggled with his health as he was almost left blind in 2021
This week, Max, who has battled alcoholism previously, admitted he is ‘very lucky that his heart problem was caught when it was’ as he shared the health scare
During a holiday in 2021, the singer had posted pictures of himself on Instagram by the sea, enjoying a platter of fresh fruit as he bathed in the sunshine.
He then decided he would try to see some more of the aquatic life around him by going swimming.
Unfortunately things took a turn for the worse as Max dived into the water and painfully collided with a rock on the seabed.
Showing off scratches to his face and an injury just below his eye, the frowning star told fans: ‘Always wear goggles in the sea…’
He then joked: ‘You should see the other guy. A MASSIVE rock at the bottom of the Adriatic.’
After fellow Wanted singer Tom Parker remarked on his Instagram post: ‘Getting beaten up by the rock,’ Max laughed: ‘I hit my face on a rock at the bottom of the sea.’
He said at the time: ‘I can’t see properly out of my right. My left eye does all the work.’
Following his health scare this week, Max shared to Instagram: ‘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.’
He nearly lost his sight to an eye infection ten years ago, meaning part of his left eye had to be removed, but then he also had problems with his right
This week, Max, who has battled alcoholism previously, admitted he is ‘very lucky that his heart problem was caught when it was’ as he shared the health scare
Following his health scare this week, Max shared to Instagram: ‘Hey everyone, Yesterday I felt really unwell and was taken in to hospital’
He added: ‘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! But, as always, I’m surrounded with love and support by my wonderful partner Maisie [Smith], her family, my family and friends.. and I’m 100% in the best place.
‘Although this is a huge shock and no doubt a set back, it’s something I’ll take on with all I’ve got! I count myself very lucky that this was caught when it was.
‘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! Let’s do this! Much love, Max x’
Shortly after his announcement, Max posted a light-hearted jibe from his hospital bed about Manchester City loss in Wednesday night’s football game.
Lying in bed with a heart monitor across his chest, he jokied: ‘So I think they are officially trying to kill me off… come on boys.’
Max has been open about his battle with binge drinking and alcoholism over the years, previously admitting he drank ’10 pints and three bottles of wine in one night’.
