Susan Boyle reveals she had stroke, couldn’t talk or sing
Scottish singer Susan Boyle made a triumphant return to the stage on “Britain’s Got Talent” Sunday, singing “I Dreamed a Dream” with the West End cast of “Les Misérables” and revealing that she had suffered a stroke last year. Boyle, now 62, was a contestant on the show when she shot to stardom in 2009 with that same song. After taking the stage, Boyle told the show’s hosts that it felt great to return to the show. “It is extra special for me actually because last April… I suffered a minor stroke,” she said. “I have fought like crazy to get back on stage, and I have done it.” Following her performance, “BGT” creator Simon Cowell shared some words of encouragement for Boyle. “Susan, we owe you so much, and I knew you weren’t well, but if anyone was going to come back, you were going to come back because it wouldn’t be the same without you,” he said.
FAQs
1. What song did Susan Boyle sing on “Britain’s Got Talent” that made her famous?
Susan Boyle shot to stardom in 2009 on “Britain’s Got Talent” with her rendition of “I Dreamed a Dream.”
2. Did Susan Boyle suffer a stroke?
Yes, Susan Boyle revealed that she had suffered a minor stroke last year.
3. How did Susan Boyle feel about returning to the “Britain’s Got Talent” stage?
Susan Boyle said that it felt great to return to the “Britain’s Got Talent” stage, calling it “extra special” for her.
4. Who offered words of encouragement for Susan Boyle after her performance?
“Britain’s Got Talent” creator and judge Simon Cowell offered words of encouragement for Susan Boyle after her performance, saying, “Susan, we owe you so much, and I knew you weren’t well, but if anyone was going to come back, you were going to come back because it wouldn’t be the same without you.”
“Susan Boyle Discloses Her Experience with a Stroke that Left Her Unable to Speak or Sing”
Scottish singer Susan Boyle, who rose to fame as a contestant on “Britain’s Got Talent” in 2009, revealed that she suffered a stroke last year and had to work hard to regain her iconic voice. Boyle, 62, shared the news after performing “I Dreamed a Dream” with the West End cast of “Les Misérables” on the show. “I suffered a minor stroke [last April],” she said, adding that she had “fought like crazy” to get back on stage. “And I have done it.” Following the TV return, Boyle took to Instagram to provide more details about her health scare. Fans filled her comments section with supportive messages.