Yesterday, Lady Gaga publicly revealed that she suffers from fibromyalgia, a chronic condition that can cause severe pain, exhaustion, and problems with sleep and memory. Today, Gaga announced that she’s been hospitalized for pain and must cancel a scheduled performance at Brazil’s Rock in Rio festival this weekend.
“Lady Gaga is suffering from severe physical pain that has impacted her ability to perform,” the singer said in a statement posted to Twitter. In a follow-up tweet, Gaga added that she’s currently in the hospital to recover.
Brazil, I’m devastated that I’m not well enough 2 come to Rock In Rio. I would do anything 4 u but I have to take care of my body right now.
— xoxo, Gaga (@ladygaga) September 14, 2017
I ask for your grace and understanding, and promise that I will come back and perform for you soon.
— xoxo, Gaga (@ladygaga) September 14, 2017
— xoxo, Gaga (@ladygaga) September 14, 2017
I was taken to the hospital its not simply hip pain or wear & tear from tour, I’m in severe pain. I’m in good hands w/ the very best doctors
— xoxo, Gaga (@ladygaga) September 14, 2017
Life with chronic pain is one theme of Lady Gaga’s new behind-the-scenes documentary, Gaga: Five Foot Two. In the film’s trailer, Gaga is seen visiting doctors and receiving an injection. The documentary comes to Netflix September 22.
