
Imelda May shares shock update after health scare
Imelda revealed she was recently hospitalised just days before her 51st birthday.
In the shock update shared on Instagram, the Dublin-born star thanked the staff at St Vincent's University Hospital, calling them 'absolute legends' for giving her the 'best care' during her brief stay. View this post on Instagram
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While she chose not to disclose the reason behind her hospitalisation, Imelda expressed heartfelt gratitude to the staff who cared for her during her stay.
Taking to Instagram, the singer posted photos of some of the hospital team who brought her meals and kept her company, as well as a beautiful bouquet of flowers she received during her recovery.
Sharing the update, she wrote: 'So I ended up in St Vincent's University Hospital last week for a few days. Imelda May. Pic: VIP Ireland
'I'm fine now and healing well but I must say a huge thanks you to all the amazing people that took the best care of me.
'Absolute legends. (Pictures are a few of those legends). Forever grateful. Imelda X.
'P.s. I'm fine and resting and with all your warm good vibes flying my way I'll be fighting fit for play rehearsals next week.'
Fans and friends flooded the comments with well wishes and messages of support, also taking time to commend the dedicated healthcare workers who looked after the star.

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