Susan Boyle shares health update after stroke left her unable to speak and sing

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6 Jun 2026 • 8:35 PM MYT
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Susan Boyle shares health update after stroke left her unable to speak and sing

  • Susan Boyle, 65, has revealed she underwent extensive speech therapy following a stroke four years ago.
  • The Britain's Got Talent star admitted her singing voice has not fully recovered, despite taking vocal lessons, but she is making "wee baby steps" in her recovery.
  • Boyle expressed her desire to tour again and release another album in the future, stating she has "another album in me, for sure."
  • Her return to the spotlight included a recent collaboration with ice cream brand Cornetto, showcasing a new glamorous look.
  • Boyle addressed Simon Cowell's recent comments about his initial "awful" reaction to her BGT audition, stating she has "nothing there for me to forgive."

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