Jessie J, a performer for BBC Radio 2 in the park, returned to the stage for the event in Essex to share a message with the audience after being diagnosed with cancer.
Singer-songwriter Jessie J returned to the stage this afternoon following her cancer treatment. She shared a message with the audience at a festival, which included her warning that “we never know when our last day will be”.
Jessie, 37, announced in June that she’d been diagnosed with “early” breast cancer and later revealed that she had surgery following the diagnosis. Last month, she shared that her tour had been delayed, with her telling fans that she needed to have a second operation by the end of this year.
She’s since returned to the stage for the first time, with her having been among the line-up for BBC Radio 2 in the Park at Hylands Park in Chelmsford today. Jessie spoke about her cancer diagnosis in a speech to the crowd in Essex.
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After playing Domino, Jessie addressed the audience. She remarked, “I had breast cancer surgery 11 weeks ago today, and at the time I did it, I had no idea what was going to happen.” And I’m still in the recovery phase.
She continued, “I’m just so grateful to be here,” she told the audience. You have no idea how thankful I am to have so many of you back after so many years. I really feel like a young child who continues to pursue my passions.
The BRIT Award winner continued by revealing that her two-year-old son Sky was watching her performance from the side of the stage. She continued, “My son is seeing me sing on stage for the first time, which is another unique thing that is happening today.” She addressed him by saying, “Hi Sky. Hello, my child. I adore you.
The song Living My Best Life, which was released in May, was introduced by Jessie. What is the subject of this song, she said. Literally two weeks before the release of this song, I was diagnosed, and everyone said, “Let’s stop, let’s just put everything on hold,” and I responded, “That’s not what life’s about.” In a storm, holding up your umbrella and moving forward is what you’re supposed to do.
She continued, “Music is a healer for me, not to mention you guys. What inspires me to wake up in the morning is music, which also gives me life’s excitement. And I’m appreciative of creating music that can provide others with what they might need on a difficult or pleasant day.
According to Jessie, “Living My Best Life is what I’m living my best life is all about.” She remarked to the audience, “Before our last day is never going to come, so soak up this, hug the people you love, and enjoy”!
The singer said: “Unfortunately, I have a second surgery. It needs to be done by the end of this year. This is at the very end of the tour I had planned. I’m so sorry, but I’m frustrated and depressed. I need to be better and more whole.
On BBC Sounds, BBC Radio 2 can be listened to in the park. It can also be viewed on BBC iPlayer.
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Source: Mirror
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