Singer Halsey has recently revealed her ongoing health struggles, leaving fans concerned and rallying in support. This emotional disclosure coincides with the release of her new song, “The End,” and a charitable donation to the Lupus Research Alliance and the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
Emotional Revelation on Social Media
Halsey, known for hits like “New Americana,” took to Instagram to share an emotional message about her health. In the post, she wrote, “Long story short, I’m lucky to be alive. Short story long, I wrote an album.” The caption accompanied a series of videos documenting her journey, although she did not disclose the exact illness she is battling. Tagging lupus and leukemia charities, Halsey hinted at the severity of her condition, leaving fans concerned and eager for more details.
A Glimpse Into Her Health Struggles
In one of the clips, Halsey was seen massaging her legs and expressed feeling like an “old lady” amid her treatment. She stated, “I told myself I’m giving myself two more years to be sick. When I’m 30, I’m having a rebirth. I’m not going to be sick. I’m going to look super-hot and have lots of energy. I’m just going to get to redo my 20s and 30s.”
Halsey has been open about her health struggles in the past, having been diagnosed with conditions such as postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS), Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, Sjogren’s syndrome, and mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS). This new disclosure indicates a continuation of her battle with an undisclosed illness, documented through videos showing “day one” of her treatment and the ups and downs she faces.
New Song Release: “The End”
Alongside her health update, Halsey announced the release of the first song from her fifth album. She shared, “I’m releasing the first song off my 5th album tomorrow, 6/04, at 9am PT / 12 ET. Before the first single comes, I wanted to share this. It means a lot to me, and I love it. Let’s try something different this time and start at ‘The End.’”
Fans Rally in Support
Fans have shown immense support for Halsey, flooding her social media with messages of love and strength. Comments included, “We love you Halsey, be brave,” and “The end by Halsey is just another reminder to stop speculating about people’s bodies and social interactions or lack of them because you know nothing about what’s actually happening behind the scenes.” Another supporter wrote, “A lot of strength for you, it is very hard to go through those types of health problems. I wish you a speedy recovery, I love you and I wish you healing in the face of all this, you are strong.”