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Sir Tom Jones' Near-Death Pneumonia Scare Revealed
6 Nov
Summary
- Sir Tom Jones, 86, was hospitalized due to pneumonia.
- He feared for his life during the recent health scare.
- Jones returned to the stage shortly after recovery.
Sir Tom Jones, the iconic 86-year-old singer, has disclosed that he recently faced a life-threatening health crisis. He was rushed to the hospital after falling ill with pneumonia. Jones recounted his fear during the ordeal, stating he believed his life was ending.
He spent approximately two days in the ICU at UCLA. Initially dismissing his symptoms as the flu, his condition worsened, leading to paramedics being called due to breathing difficulties. Upon recovery, his immediate desire was to return to performing.
Jones' scheduled concert in Los Angeles on October 26 was rescheduled due to this health scare. At the time, he had publicly stated he had the flu, but later shared the more severe pneumonia diagnosis. He has since performed at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles, delighting fans with his hits.
