DAME Shirley Bassey has given fans a much-awaited update following her recent surgery.
Back in March, the legendary Welsh singer, 89, underwent an operation on her hand after revealing she was in so much pain that responding to fan mail had become a struggle.
Thankfully, Dame Shirley’s spirits lifted during a trip to Spain. In a joyful Instagram snap, she beamed with her bandaged hand visible while dining at one of Madrid’s famous restaurants, which even gave her a chair engraved with her name.
She wrote: “Hello Everybody! I’m currently visiting Spain and am in one of Madrid’s famous restaurants, where they have given me a chair with my name on it! So very cool. Thank you so much for asking how my hand is after the operation – it’s coming along slowly. I still find it difficult to write, and eating with my left hand, which is not easy, but helps with my diet! I’m now off to spend time with my son and his family. Sending you lots of love and Best Wishes. Dame Shirley.”
Fans flooded the comments with heartfelt messages: “Ah I’m so glad to see you safe and well. Looking spectacular as always.” Another wrote, “There should be a THRONE in every major city in the world just for YOU Dame Shirley,” while a third added, “Sending healing vibes, we all love you.”
Dame Shirley recently celebrated 70 remarkable years in the music industry. Sharing her gratitude with fans, she said: “It has been an honour to sing and entertain my fans for over 70 years. Across seven decades (wow!), I have had the privilege to meet many of you, and receive fan mail from all around the world!”
She continued with a heartfelt apology: “I always loved seeing the different stamps and used to collect them in a book. Through letters shared, I have read of your celebrations, your losses, your achievements, memories, dreams and even how my music has brought 1978 generations of families together. I am truly humbled. At this point in time, I’m sorry to say, that due to up-and-coming hand surgery, I will no longer be able to reply to fan mail. We kindly request for you to avoid sending vinyls, personal items and photographs, as we will be unable to post them back to you.”
Fans continue to send their love and well wishes to the iconic star as she recovers and spends precious time with family.
Source: https://www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/39270194/dame-shirley-bassey-health-update-surgery/
