Ringo Starr opened up about a serious medical condition that caused him to cancel the last few days of his recent tour.
The legendary singer clarified previous reports that suggested he was suffering from Covid-19 and set the record straight about his recent health battle in an interview with Variety published Oct. 18.
It “knocked me down,” Starr admitted. “It wasn’t the virus — I had that two years ago,” he said, referring to Covid 19. Starr then revealed the horrifying reality he was forced to contend with.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 15: Ringo Starr performs with his All Star Band at The Greek Theatre on June 15, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
“It was a mad thing eating my body, and they found out when they took my blood that the white cells there was 12,000 of ’em,” Starr told Variety.
The famous singer took a moment to explain the severity of the situation at the time.
“That’s pretty high,” he said.
“And that happens. That’s what saved your life — they were fighting the attacker,” he told the outlet.
Starr explained that he had to undergo medical treatment to overcome his illness.
“And so with pills and medication, I got over it in two weeks,” he said.
LOS ANGELES CA – JULY 7: Ringo Starr is seen on his 81st birthday on July 7, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by APEX/MEGA/GC Images) Getty Images
Starr didn’t divulge any further information about what he went through, or what may have caused his body to attack itself in such a manner. He also didn’t specify if he had to be hospitalized during this recent health scare.
T. Bone Burnett, who was also part of the interview, spoke out about Starr’s current health, and marveled at how well he has rebounded and how he continues to take care of himself.
“I saw him play at the Ryman a few months ago, and, he took a break in the middle and his dressing room was upstairs, and he ran up the stairs,” he told Variety, making reference to how Starr ran up and down the stairs after a taxing performance that included drumming and singing. (RELATED: ‘Saturday Night Live’ Alum Shares Devastating Health Update)
“So I think he’s got plenty of miles left in him,” he continued.
This article was originally published at dailycaller.com
