Lira hospitalised after suffering a stroke - 'Her speech has been impacted'
"Her ability to communicate, in particular, her speech, has been impacted."
Singer Lira has been hospitalised after suffering a stroke. Her team confirmed the news in a statement shared on social media.
"Lira recently travelled to Germany for a performance but unfortunately suffered a stroke whilst there. As a result, her ability to communicate, in particular, her speech, has been impacted," the statement read.
The 'Feel Good' singer has since returned to South Africa where she is receiving treatment from "the best medical team available".
"Her medical team has advised that her journey to recovery will require patience and therefore, it is unlikely that she will be able to perform in the short term," her team added.
Despite the setback, Lira is said to be in "good spirits". The 43-year-old's family is by her side and are hopeful that she will make a full recovery.
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Scores of people, including some of Lira's famous friends, wished her well on her road to recovery.
"We love you so much my butternut, we wish you a speedy recovery. Keeping you in our prayers and sending you so much love," Mafikizolo's Nhlanhla Mafu commented.
Hulisani Ravele wrote: "Lifting you up in love, light and prayer Li."
Jennifer Bala added: "I’m so sorry to hear this and sending you much love and light. Praying for a full recovery."
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