Shaun Ryder, the iconic Happy Mondays star and popular Celebrity Gogglebox personality, has shared a candid health update following a frightening collapse. Ryder, alongside bandmate Bez, appeared on BBC Breakfast on Tuesday to mark 35 years since the release of their classic album Pills ‘n’ Thrills and Bellyaches, ahead of their celebratory tour in March. 
During the interview with hosts Jon Kay and Sarah Campbell, Ryder revealed that he suffered from pneumonia while on tour. “I got pneumonia. I had to take every painkiller and medication I could just to get through it,” he explained. Ryder admitted that upon returning home, he was too unwell to attend the funeral of his late bandmate Mani, collapsing the day before the ceremony.
Bez added, “I told him he had to get better, but it took about six weeks before he listened.” Ryder continued, sharing that antibiotics ultimately helped him recover quickly. “I’ve only been out of bed about four days,” he said. Despite the ordeal, Ryder maintained a characteristic sense of humor, joking about spending Christmas bedridden alone. 
Ryder also reflected on the fragility of life, admitting, “I’ve got 10 years left, maybe 15. My dad was dead by 74 and our kid is already gone. I’ve been to a few funerals lately.”
Fans can look forward to the Happy Mondays’ tour across 22 dates through March and April, including stops in London, Nottingham, Cardiff, Newcastle, and their hometown of Manchester. The band will reunite with Mark Day, Gary Whelan, and Dan Broad to perform hits from Pills ‘n’ Thrills and Bellyaches, including Step On, Kinky Afro, Loose Fit, and fan favorites like 24 Hour Party People, Hallelujah, Judge Fudge, and W.F.L.
Ryder and Bez, known for their hilarious and outspoken commentary on Celebrity Gogglebox since joining in 2019, continue to delight fans with their candid personalities, both on-screen and in real life.
Source: https://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/channel-4-celebrity-gogglebox-star-36503539
