Jessie J had a stroke at 18
CEBU, Philippines - Jessie J did more than just lend her powerhouse vocals at the Delete Bone Cancer Gala in New York on Wednesday night. While taking the stage to perform for a good cause, the English singer decided to share something very personal with the audience.
“I had a stroke when I was 18,†Jessie reportedly announced, and continued to tell the star-studded crowd at Cipriani Wall Street that she is so thankful she was able to recover from her stroke. “I appreciate every day that I am able to live my dream.â€
The 26-year-old star, whom emcee Chris Tucker called “the new queen of British Soul,†was diagnosed with Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome as a child (which can cause an irregular heartbeat) and dedicated her performance of “It’s OK Not to be OK†to “the people we have lost to cancer and who are battling cancer.â€
While there may have been a somber mood in the room, Jessie J managed to sneak in a joke while singing to the crowd. “It’s not about the money, money, money,†she sang during her performance of “Price Tag,†but quickly added that “tonight it is about the money.â€
The gala raised a record-breaking $4 million for Delete Blood Cancer, which will be used to register life-saving bone marrow donors. (FREEMAN)
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