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Simon Cowell's Health Battles: From Near-Death to Migraines
21 Feb
Summary
- Cowell's surgeon feared he'd never walk again after a 2022 bike crash.
- Migraines caused Cowell to miss filming BGT auditions for two consecutive years.
- He sought therapy to manage anxiety and its impact on his focus.
Simon Cowell's life has been marked by serious health struggles. In 2022, he suffered a near-death experience after a severe electric bike accident at his California home, breaking his back in three places, his arm, and sustaining a concussion. His surgeon revealed the gravity of the situation, expressing uncertainty about fixing his back and the possibility of him never walking again, necessitating an 11-hour operation.
More recently, Cowell has battled debilitating migraines, which caused him to miss filming for Britain's Got Talent auditions for two consecutive years. He described these as migraines occurring after long days under filming lights. To manage these painful headaches, he was seen wearing tinted red glasses. He also shared that he has sought therapy to address anxiety, a battle he has been open about since the lockdown period.
