TLC's T-Boz Hospitalized After Sickle Cell Crisis, Manager Confirms
Her rep said she is recovering after a sickle cell crisis hospitalized her and forced TLC to keep touring with Chilli, Salt-N-Pepa and En Vogue.
- On Thursday, TLC representatives confirmed that Tionne "T-Boz" Watkins was hospitalized following an acute sickle cell crisis. The 56-year-old has missed recent dates on the group's "It's Iconic Tour."
- According to the Cleveland Clinic, sickle cell crisis is a "common, painful" complication where sickled cells block blood vessels and prevent oxygen-rich blood from reaching tissues and organs. This often requires hospitalization.
- Bandmate Rozonda "Chilli" Thomas performed solo, telling fans, "I want to ask each and every one of you to help me hold her down tonight." The group decided to continue the tour with guest support.
- Watkins is currently "recovering and regaining her strength," according to a group spokesperson. Jodeci singer Dalvin DeGrate asked fans to pray for a "speedy recovery" on Tuesday, September 1.
- The "It's Iconic Tour" continues through October 11, though no return date for Watkins has been announced. She intends to rejoin once medically cleared and fully recovered.
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TLC Issue Statement After T-Boz Misses Dates on It’s Iconic Tour Due to ‘Sickle Cell Crisis’: ‘Her Health and Recovery Remain Our Highest Priority’
TLC announced that member Tionne "T-Boz" Watkins has missed several dates on the It's Iconic summer tour due to a "sickle cell crisis": see statement.
UPDATE: TLC Representative Shares Statement Amid T-Boz's Missed Concerts & Hospitalization For Sickle Cell Anemia Flare-Up
A representative for TLC provided an update on T-Boz following her hospitalization and missed concerts on the “It’s Iconic Tour” with Salt-N-Pepa and En Vogue. The singer has sickle cell anemia and was recently hospitalized for a flare-up while on tour. RELATED: GloRilla Previews New Track With Sexyy Red & Fans Are Cuttin’ Up TLC [...]
T-Boz Hospitalized After Sickle Cell Crisis | EURweb | Black News, Culture, Entertainment & More
*Jodeci singer Dalvin DeGrate is asking fans to pray for TLC’s Tionne “T-Boz” Watkins as she recovers from a sickle cell crisis that forced her off the group’s current tour. “I just want to ask everybody just take a second and pray for our dear friend T-Boz from TLC,” DeGrate said in an emotional plea … The post T-Boz Hospitalized After Sickle Cell Crisis appeared first on EURweb | Black News, Culture, Entertainment & More.
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