Max George has shared the shocking news that he is about to undergo heart surgery, but it is not the first time he has struggled with his health.
In 2021, the 36-year-old singer of The Wanted almost went blind after an accident abroad that followed a serious eye infection.
The injury around his right eye was particularly dangerous because Max already has vision loss in his right eye.
Ten years ago he almost lost his sight due to an eye infection that required the removal of part of his left eye, but then he also developed problems with his right eye.
This week Max, who has previously battled alcoholism, admitted he was ‘very lucky that his heart problem was caught when it was’ as he shared the news.
He has not yet revealed what condition he is suffering from, but did explain that he will spend Christmas in hospital awaiting heart surgery.
Max George has shared the news that he is about to undergo heart surgery, but it is not the first time he has struggled with his health as he almost went blind in 2021.
This week Max, who has previously battled alcoholism, admitted he was ‘very lucky his heart problem was caught when it was’ as he shared fears for his health.
While on vacation in 2021, the singer posted photos of himself on Instagram by the sea, enjoying a bowl of fresh fruit while bathing in the sun.
He then decided that he would try to see some more of the aquatic life around him by going for a swim.
Unfortunately, things got worse when Max dove into the water and painfully collided with a rock on the seabed.
The scowling star showed off scratches on his face and an injury just below his eye, telling fans: ‘Always wear goggles in the sea…’
He then joked, “You should see that other guy.” A MASSIVE rock at the bottom of the Adriatic Sea.’
After fellow Wanted singer Tom Parker commented on his Instagram post, “Getting beat 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 well from my right side. My left eye does all the work.”
Following his health scare this week, Max shared on Instagram: ‘Hey everyone, Yesterday I felt very unwell and was taken to hospital. Unfortunately, after some tests they discovered that I have problems with my heart.’
He almost lost his sight ten years ago due to an eye infection that required the removal of part of his left eye, but then he also developed problems with his right eye.
This week Max, who has previously battled alcoholism, admitted he was ‘very lucky his heart problem was caught when it was’ as he shared fears for his health.
After his health problems this week, Max shared on Instagram: ‘Hey everyone, yesterday I really didn’t feel well and I was taken to the hospital’
He added: ‘I have many more tests to determine the extent of the problems and what surgery I will need to get back on my feet.
‘It’s going to be a tough few weeks/months… and Christmas in a hospital bed wasn’t exactly what I had planned! But as always, I am surrounded with love and support by my wonderful partner Maisie [Smith]her family, my family and friends.. and I am 100% in the best place.
‘While this is a huge shock and undoubtedly a setback, it is something I will face with everything I have! I consider myself very lucky that this was caught when it happened.
‘Apologies if I bore you with updates in the coming weeks. I’ve probably been in bed for a month and there’s not much to do! Let’s do this! Lots of love, Max x’
Shortly after his announcement, Max posted a light-hearted joke from his hospital bed about Manchester City’s loss in Wednesday night’s football match.
As he lay in bed with a heart monitor on his chest, he joked: “So I think they’re officially trying to kill me… come on guys.”
Max has been open about his battle with binge drinking and alcoholism over the years, previously admitting to drinking ‘ten pints and three bottles of wine in one night’.