Tori Kelly Breaks Silence on "Scary" Health Emergency

Tori Kelly has spoken out for the first time since being treated for blood clots at a Los Angeles hospital after collapsing while at dinner with friends.

By Alexandra Bellusci Jul 27, 2023 12:13 PMTags
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Tori Kelly is giving an update on her health.

The "Nobody Love" singer has taken to Instagram to share how she is doing after being admitted to a Los Angeles hospital for blood clots July 23.

"As you may have heard, I'm dealing with some unexpected health challenges," Tori began her July 27 message. "It's been a scary few days but I can feel your prayers & can't stop thinking about you. I'm feeling stronger now & hopeful but unfortunately there are still some things to uncover."

She went on to note that she's grateful for the doctors and nurses that are looking after her.

"Of course I'm heartbroken about all of the things I had planned this week of releasing my EP, but I know my health must come first," the artist, who is set to drop tori on July 28, continued. "Until I see you again, I still want you to enjoy a project that represents the happy place I've been in the last few years. I won't let this hurdle prevent the music from being yours on Friday!"

Tori concluded her post by thanking her supporters for all of the love she's received in the last few days.

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A day before Tori's comments, her husband André Murillo—whom she wed in 2018—also updated followers on the 30-year-old's health.

"Tori is smiling again and feeling stronger," he said on his Instagram Story July 26. "Not fully out of the woods but we see the sun. Just waiting on a few more answers."

Giving a nod to Tori's fans, André added, "Your love and kindness has been overwhelming. Thank you so much!"

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According to TMZ, citing sources close to Tori, the American Idol alum collapsed while at dinner with friends, who rushed her to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. The outlet noted that while Tori was under medical supervision, the doctors discovered clots in her legs and lungs.

After news broke of his wife's medical emergency, André, 33, posted a clip on his Instagram Story of Kelly singing "Where Do I Fit In," the 2021 track she recorded with Justin Bieber and Chandler Moore.

In the clip, Tori belts the lyrics, "When I'm all alone and fear is all I see / Sitting in the silence with these insecurities. And then you remind me, you're holding me tight / And you love me completely, you're always by my side."

Meanwhile, Tori's health scare comes just days before the release of hew EP, Tori, which drops July 28. The singer teased her upcoming music July 11, writing on the 'gram, "Pre-save to make it yours now. This is the first taste of much more to come…"

Tori the former pro basketball player tied the knot two years after they first started dating in 2016 and seven months after he proposed.