Donald Glover shares details about a recent health scare that forced him cancellation his Childish Gambino tour last year.
In October 2024, Glover announced that he had discovered a condition that required surgery, but did not specify his condition.
Glover, who performs under the name Childish Gambino, said at his appearance Saturday night that a doctor told him he had an infection. iron.
The 42-year-old rapper shared the information on stage at Tyler's Creator's Camp Flog Gnaw festival in Los Angeles.
“You guys voted for the ‘Where Have I Been’ monologue,” Glover said. “I had a really bad headache in Louisiana, and I still did the show. I couldn't see very well, so when we went to Houston, I went to the hospital and the doctor said, 'You've had a stroke.'
“And the first thing I thought was, 'Oh, I'm still copying Jamie Foxx.' It's really the latter. The first thing was like, “I’m letting everyone down,” Glover said. “I know it's not true but I broke my leg, I always promised Ireland I would be there and I still haven't been.”
Atlanta The actor said doctors “discovered a hole” in his heart and he had to undergo two surgeries.
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“They say everyone has two lives, and the second life begins when you realize you have one,” Glover told the crowd. “You guys have one life, and honestly, the life I lived with you guys was such a blessing.”
“As my wife says, and I like it, 'If you like this life, as soon as I'm done, give me another shot,'” Glover told the crowd.
“You have to live your life the way you want because it can only get better,” said Community said the actor.
Back in 2024, Glover canceled more than 30 scheduled concerts in North America, the UK and Europe.
“My journey to recovery is something I need to seriously confront,” Glover wrote at the time. “I want nothing more than to bring this show to the fans and perform. In the meantime, thank you for the love, privacy and support.”
Nine out of ten Canadians have at least one risk factor for stroke or cardiovascular disease, according to the study. Heart and Stroke Foundation.
Based on the latest analysis carried out research funded by Heart and StrokeThere are now approximately 108,707 strokes each year in Canada.
The most common signs of a stroke can be detected by abbreviation FAST.
This includes drooping of the face, arm weakness and difficulty speaking, all of which indicate it is time to call 911 immediately.
Nearly 80 percent of premature strokes and heart disease can be prevented through healthy lifestyle habits, such as eating a healthy diet, being active and not smoking.
— With files from The Associated Press
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