Recently, Donald Glover, talented artist also known as Childish Gambino, revealed that he had a serious stroke and other health problems. These issues forced him to cancel his last tour. He openly talked about how these challenges affected his life and work. Glover said the experience made him rethink his lifestyle and what matters most to him. The stroke made Glover think about how fast he was working and the life he was living.
Fans were surprised by this news because Glover has always been known for his energetic performances and creative work without showing any signs of slowing down. This life-changing experience greatly changed how he viewed his career. Before, he was mostly focused on constant work and success at his job. But now, he’s come to value the importance of staying healthy and taking care of himself.
After a show in New Orleans, Glover told fans he had to go to the hospital because of an illness. He needed surgery and realized he seriously needed time off to recover. On November 22, while performing at Tyler, The Creator’s Camp Flog Gnaw carnival, Glover talked more about what happened. He shared, “I had a really bad pain in my head in Louisiana, and I did the show anyway”. He also stated, “I couldn’t really see well, so when we went to Houston, I went to the hospital, and the doctor was like, ‘You had a stroke.’”
Looking back on the stroke, Glover also stated this joke, “And the first thing I thought was like, ‘Oh, here I am still copying Jamie Foxx”. “That’s really like the second thing. The first thing was like, ‘I’m letting everybody down.’” NME also revealed, on top of the stroke, Glover also dealt with more health problems needing extra surgeries – “I broke my foot, they found hole in my heart,”. Glover shared his thoughts with the audience, mentioning that people live two lives: “They say everybody has two lives, and the second life starts when you realise you have one. You should be living your life how you want. If we have to do this again, it can only get better.” At first, Glover was reluctant to share such personal details, but he hopes that by talking about his experience, others will be encouraged to focus on their own health too.
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