Tori Kelly Puts Health Scare In Rare View With Multi City Tour Dates Announcement
By Afouda Bamidele on August 18, 2023 at 10:30 AM EDT
Tori Kelly is back and ready to rock and roll!
The rollout of her latest project, titled "Tori," encountered a setback last month. Just before its anticipated release, the singer's attention turned toward her recovery after collapsing due to a blood clot-related incident.
The episode led to her hospitalization in the ICU and eventually canceling her release show due to health concerns. However, the star is making a strong comeback next month with a North American tour.
Tori Kelly Bounces Back From Health Scare With New Tour Dates
On Tuesday, the "Paper Hearts" singer took to Instagram to unveil her intentions for "The Take Control Tour. "Alongside a picture of her flier, the Grammy Awards winner wrote in the caption:
"It's been too long! the #takecontroltour is here ♡ dm me w/'take control' for early access to tickets at 9AM tomorrow!"
With anticipation mounting for the upcoming event, fans radiated an undeniable enthusiasm in the comments section. One excited devotee gushed, "cant waaaait 🔥," while a second echoed the sentiment with, "oh i will be there‼️‼️." This netizen could not hold back their tears, writing, "😭😭so amazing!!💜."
At the same time, this cybernaut found themselves addressing fans of the "Dear No One" singer trying to insist that she come to their states as well. They emphatically stated, "Also! She just had a major health scare, so stop harassing her about not doing more dates/ not coming to your city! 😭."
Making it her first tour appearance since her acoustic sessions in 2019, the 30-year-old is gearing up for performances commencing on September 10 at Toronto's Axis Club. According to her official website, the nine-date journey encompasses cities like New York, Atlanta, Chicago, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Boston, and Denver.
With this news, fans can finally see the "Let's Go Crazy" singer, especially after she shared a progress update on her recovery journey in July. In case you missed it, no one heard from the "There's Nothing Holdin' Me Back" artist during her health emergency, which worried her fanbase.
Finally, Kelly provided a comforting update to her fans on Instagram, alleviating concerns after her hospitalization. In a handwritten note she signed, she wrote in part:
"Hi friends…as you may have heard, I'm dealing with some unexpected heath challenges. its been a scary few days but i can feel your prayers & can't stop thinking about you. I'm feeling stranger now and hopeful but unfortunately there are still some things to uncover. i'm so grateful for the amazing doctors & nurses who have been looking after me."
The songwriter revealed that while the events tied to her EP's anticipated release on July 28 did not materialize, she recognized that her "health must come first." The actress also mentioned being eager for her fans to "enjoy a project that represents the happy place i've been in the last few years."
The "Beat Bugs" guest star wrapped up by confirming her commitment to the project's scheduled release date, emphasizing, "I love you all so much & i am truly overwhelmed by all of the love s care i have received, thank you from the bottom of my heart!"
Fans Rallied Around 'Sing' Star After Hospitalization
In case you missed it, on July 23, news broke that the "Dear No One" vocalist lost consciousness for a period while she was dining with friends in downtown Los Angeles.
According to reports, the "Jerry & Marge Go Large" actress was rapidly taken to Cedars-Sinai Hospital by car, where medical professionals discovered clots in her lungs and legs. They also actively assessed the presence of clots around her heart.
As news circulated about Kelly's hospitalization and treatment for blood clots around her vital organs, The Blast noted that an outpouring of prayers and good wishes began.
