Is Halsey Sick? All About the 'Maxxxine' Star's Health Struggles
Halsey has a reputation for being brave. From their openness about their sexuality and gender expression (the singer uses she/they pronouns) to their outspoken activism, the singer and star of the horror sensation Maxxxine, does not shy away from difficult subjects. With the release of their recent song “The End,” which details what it’s like to battle illness, they’ve continued this tradition.
This, however, isn’t the first time Halsey has spoken about their health issues. In 2022, the “Bad at Love” singer shared on Instagram, "My health has changed a lot since I got pregnant and gave birth. I started getting really sick, I've been kind of sick most of my adult life… I'm still looking for the root cause of some of these things."
Since then, the singer has made bold statements regarding the treatment of Princess Kate Middleton following her cancer diagnosis, and more recently went on to share details regarding their own health journey saying they were "lucky to be alive."
Keep reading to learn the details regarding Halsey's health battles and their recently revealed diagnosis.
Is Halsey sick?
Unfortunately, Halsey does suffer from multiple illnesses. In their newest ballad, “The End,” they get personal about dealing with a serious health struggle while in a relationship and the questions of mortality that arise in that situation.
The release of the song was announced by Halsey on Instagram in a series of vulnerable pictures captioned with, “long story short, i’m Lucky to be alive. short story long, i wrote an album. it begins with ‘The End. out now.”
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What happened to Halsey?
Halsey has been suffering from multiple illnesses for several years now. Most recently, in 2022, the Grammy-Nominee was diagnosed with Lupus SLE and a rare T-cell lymphoproliferative disorder.
Halsey revealed the diagnosis in their recent Instagram post captioned, “Thank you guys for the unbelievable amount of love for ‘The End’ and the support you’ve shown me since its release. I realize everyone is catching up with news I’ve held in for a very long time, and I wasn’t sure how much I wanted to share. You’ve all been so kind so I want to share a bit more. In 2022, I was first diagnosed with Lupus SLE and then a rare T-cell lymphoproliferative disorder. Both of which are currently being managed or in remission; and both of which I will likely have for the duration of my life. After a rocky start, I slowly got everything under control with the help of amazing doctors. After 2 years, I’m feeling better and I’m more grateful than ever to have music to turn to. I can’t wait to get back where I belong: With you all ?? Singing and screaming my heart out.”
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What illness was Halsey diagnosed with?
Halsey has been diagnosed with multiple illnesses over the course of their life. These illnesses include:
Lupus SLE: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, the most common type of lupus. Lupus is an autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks healthy tissue.
A rare T-cell Lymphoproliferative Disorder: This is an all-encompassing term for a number of diseases that are related to the overproduction of lymphocytes, a type of white blood cell.
Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes (EDS): A group of inherited disorders that impact the body’s connective tissues.
Sj?gren's Syndrome: An immune system disorder that can cause dry eyes and dry mouth.
Mast Cell Activation Syndrome: A condition in which the body’s mast cells release an inappropriate amount of chemicals, typically causing symptoms similar to that of an allergic reaction or anaphylaxis.
Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS): A syndrome that causes an abnormal increase in heart rate after laying down, standing or sitting up.
Endometriosis: A disease where tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside of the uterus, impacting the affected tissue and organs.
What did Halsey have surgery for?
Halsey has had several surgeries to treat the symptoms of their endometriosis. In fact, Halsey had one of these surgeries in 2017, three days before the Grammys, and another in 2022, once again three days before the awards show.
As there is no known cure for endometriosis, treatments are available solely to help alleviate symptoms. One such treatment is an excision surgery, in which the endometrial lesions, clumps of cells similar to the lining of the uterus that are growing outside the uterus, are removed.
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Does Halsey have endometriosis?
Haley does have endometriosis. The singer was diagnosed with the disease back in 2016 following a miscarriage. Endometriosis occurs when tissue that is similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside the uterus. This tissue will still act like uterine tissue, often continuing to menstruate, but as there is nowhere for that blood to go, it causes scar tissue instead. This scar tissue can attach to other organs and tissue, sometimes causing nearby organs to stop functioning properly.
The disease can cause a number of problems, including intense pain, physical restrictions and infertility.
Does Halsey have an autoimmune disease?
Halsey has multiple autoimmune diseases. It is common for those suffering from one autoimmune disease to form others. The autoimmune diseases that Halsey has are lupus and Sj?gren's syndrome. Recent research shows that Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), another of Halsey's diseases, is often pairs with autoimmune diseases like lupus.
Does Halsey have Lupus?
In a June 5, 2024 Instagram post, Halsey revealed they were diagnosed with Lupus SLE in 2022. Lupus is an autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks healthy tissue in the body. It can cause inflammation and pain throughout the body, impacting the skin, joints and internal organs, most notably the kidneys and heart.
The singer has the most common type of lupus, s??ystemic lupus erythematosus. Some symptoms of SLE are: skin rashes, arthritis, pain or swelling in joints, extreme fatigue, low fevers and swelling in the feet and around the eyes due to the impact lupus has on the kidneys.
Fellow singer Selena Gomez opened up in 2017 about her own lupus diagnosis, which subsequently resulted in the singer requiring a kidney transplant.
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Does Halsey have Ehlers-Danlos syndrome?
Haley revealed in 2022 that they had been diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. The syndrome is a group of inherited disorders that impact connective tissues, mainly the skin, joints and blood vessel walls. The body’s connective tissues provide strength and elasticity to the body’s underlying structures.
Symptoms of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome can be overly flexible joints and stretchy, sensitive skin. The skin can be so fragile in those afflicted that it can be hard for them to get stitches as the skin may not be strong enough to hold them.
Of their journey to get diagnosed, Halsey said in 2022, “I was hospitalized for anaphylaxis a few times and I had some other stuff going on. Basically, after seeing like 100,000 doctors, I got diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, Sj?gren’s syndrome, mast cell activation syndrome, POTS."
Does Halsey have cancer?
Halsey has not explicitly stated that they have cancer. They revealed in June 2024 that they had been diagnosed with a rare T-cell lymphoproliferative disorder. These disorders can present in different forms, which can include leukemia and lymphoma. Leukemia is cancer of the blood and lymphoma is cancer of the lymphatic system.
At that same time, Halsey announced they will be donating to The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and the Lupus Research Alliance, causing many to wonder if she also was diagnosed with either leukemia or lymphoma.
Will Halsey go on tour again?
While Halsey has not announced any immediate tour plans, it is likely the singer does plan to tour again. No announcement has been made to state that the “Closer” singer is retiring from touring.
In a recent June 2024 post on Instagram, Halsey wrote in part, “I can’t wait to get back where I belong: With you all ?? Singing and screaming my heart out.”
This implies that they will likely be touring soon, probably in connection with their newly announced forthcoming fifth studio album. Halsey was also recently spotted at the Maxxxine red carpet, so she's out and about despite her illnesses.
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