Lady Gaga hospitalised for “severe physical pain” postpones European tour

Lady Gaga has postponed the European part of her current Joanne tour until early 2018 due to suffering “severe physical pain“.

The singer recently revealed that she suffers from a chronic illness called fibromyalgia and due to being hospitalised last week she was forced to cancel her Rock in Rio show.

She took to Instagram today (18th September) to open up about her struggle with physical and mental health. In the post’s caption Gaga explains she has been “searching for years to get to the bottom” of her issues and assures fans that when she gets stronger and feels ready she will tell her story “in more depth“. See the full post below.

I have always been honest about my physical and mental health struggles. Searching for years to get to the bottom of them. It is complicated and difficult to explain, and we are trying to figure it out. As I get stronger and when I feel ready, I will tell my story in more depth, and plan to take this on strongly so I can not only raise awareness, but expand research for others who suffer as I do, so I can help make a difference. I use the word “suffer” not for pity, or attention, and have been disappointed to see people online suggest that I’m being dramatic, making this up, or playing the victim to get out of touring. If you knew me, you would know this couldn’t be further from the truth. I’m a fighter. I use the word suffer not only because trauma and chronic pain have changed my life, but because they are keeping me from living a normal life. They are also keeping me from what I love the most in the world: performing for my fans. I am looking forward to touring again soon, but I have to be with my doctors right now so I can be strong and perform for you all for the next 60 years or more. I love you so much.

A post shared by xoxo, Gaga (@ladygaga) on Sep 18, 2017 at 12:01am PDT

The Joanne tour had been scheduled to run from 18th September to 21st October with ticket-holders to receive more information soon. according to Live Nation her North American tour dates are still set to go ahead.