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Muni Long's near-death ordeal: Double lung transplant saved her life
24 Jun
Summary
- Singer Muni Long faced a dire prognosis, given only a week to live.
- A lupus diagnosis in 2014 led to pneumonia and a critical health crisis.
- Muni Long underwent a double lung transplant to survive and preserve her voice.
Grammy-winning singer Muni Long recently disclosed a life-threatening health crisis that required a double lung transplant. The 37-year-old artist was hospitalized last year, experiencing severe complications from pneumonia, which were exacerbated by a long-standing lupus diagnosis from 2014.
Doctors delivered a stark prognosis, informing Long she had merely one week to live and must undergo a double lung transplant. She recalled her initial shock and concern about the surgery impacting her vocal abilities, a fear that was ultimately overcome by the desire for a better quality of life and the chance to be present for her son.
Six months post-surgery, Muni Long reports being in excellent health, with no symptoms and no infections. She is undergoing final medical appointments and a vocal checkup in August, anticipating a full recovery. The singer has also released new music, noting her voice has transformed and improved following the procedures.
