Billy Porter had to step back from his role as the Emcee in Broadway’s “Cabaret” at the Kit Kat Club in September when he was diagnosed with sepsis. Now, the star has offered fans an update on his condition after finding himself hospitalized.
“I’m here, first and foremost, to say happy holidays, Merry Christmas, Happy Kwanzaa, Happy Hanukkah, and everything in between,” he said in a video that he shared on Instagram on Monday, December 22.
“Some of you may or may not know that I was in the hospital very ill this fall with urosepsis,” he continued. “It was not easy. It’s been a very, very challenging four months. And I want everybody to know that I am on the road to a full recovery. I’m not there yet but I’m on the road to that.”
“And I wanted to thank everybody for yours prayers and your love and sending me all the vibes. I felt every single one of them,” he said.
In the caption, he wrote, “She’s ALIVE!!! Proof of life, PTL!!! Thank you all all thought, prayers and healing energy! Merry Christmas one and all!”
Billy’s Fans & (Famous) Friends Sent Supportive Messages
When Porter posted his health update, plenty of his Instagram followers took to his comments to show their support.
“So glad you are fine now!! Wishing you a terrific holiday and happy healthy new year sending tons of love🎅🏻🎄🎁☃️💚❤️,” one fan wrote.
Another added, “So happy to see your beautiful face and that you are on your way back up and up!”
“Awe! You look GOOD! We miss you and love you! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️,” came from a third follower.
Someone else took to the comments to say, “Love you. So happy you are getting better every day @theebillyporter”
Actress Sarah Paulson also left a message, writing, “I love you ❤️❤️❤️”
Singer Annie Lennox wrote, “Oh my…. I’m so glad you’ve almost fully recovered Billy!!! Sounds like you’ve been through ‘quite’ an ordeal… You are a FORCE of nature..with SO much more to give!!!!
UNDAUNTED – UNDEFEATED!!! It’ll take more than a little sepsis to take you away from us!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️”
What Is Urosepsis?
CanvaAlthough you’re surely glad to hear that Porter is getting better, you might also be curious about the condition that put him in the hospital.
“Urosepsis is when a urinary tract infection (UTI) leads to sepsis,” according to the Cleveland Clinic. “Sepsis occurs when your body has a life-threatening response to an infection.”
Apparently, “[i]t’s a medical emergency that requires prompt treatment because it can lead to tissue damage, organ failure or death.”
When it comes to the root of the problem, it seems as if “[m]any different conditions can cause sepsis.”
Omg… you look so
Handsome Billy. I love
The hair color it so
Flatters you! I wish you
All good vibes and
A very Merry Christmas!
May next YEAR be a much better year!
🙏🏿you get well there’s so many things you got to do in life!😘🤗❤️🙏🏿👌🏿💐