Max George to undergo major heart surgery after terrifying health scare – and reveals he’ll spend Christmas in hospital
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MAX George has revealed that he is set to undergo major heart surgery after a terrifying dash to hospital. The singer, 36, posted a photo of himself lying in a hospital bed giving a thumb’s up — and told fans that he considered himself “very lucky”.
![[Max George is set to undergo heart surgery after being rushed to hospital]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/hey-everyone-yesterday-i-felt-956937731.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
It comes just two years after his Wanted bandmate and best pal Tom Parker died of brain cancer aged just 33. He took to social media on Thursday to share a health update. Max said he was given a “huge shock” when told he had problems with his heart after feeling ill and will be having tests to gauge the extent.
![[The Wanted star said he was given a huge shock' when told he had problems with his heart after feeling ill]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/e1902147-1572-44fc-9f81-35bb2bd47a25.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
He posted online: "Hey everyone. Yesterday I felt really unwell and was taken in to hospital. "Unfortunately after some tests they’ve found that I have some issues with my heart.". The TV star, who is dating EastEnders actress Maisie Smith, said he would need surgery before he returns home.
![[Max praised his girlfriend Maisie Smith for her support during this time]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/stuns-thong-bikini-hot-tub-875872840.jpg?strip=all&w=811)
"I have a lot more tests to determine the extent of the problems and what surgery I will need to get me back on my feet," he went on to say. Max explained that he would be remaining in hospital over the festive period - but was thankful for the support of his girlfriend and family.
![[The pop star revealed he will be remaining in hospital over Christmas]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/heartbroken-max-george-announces-shock-917242546.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
He shared: "It’s gonna be a difficult few weeks/months… and Christmas in a hospital bed wasn’t exactly what I had planned!. "But, as always, I’m surrounded with love and support by my wonderful partner Maisie, her family, my family and friends.. and I’m 100 per cent in the best place.".
![[Max was part of boy band The Wanted]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/members-british-boy-band-wanted-722798797.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
