R&B singer Ray J, who was hospitalized earlier this month in Las Vegas due to a severe case of pneumonia and heart pains, gave fans a very important update on his health.
In a video update posted on Instagram, he opened up about how he’s feeling.
“My heart’s only beating 25 percent, but as long as I stay focused and stay on the right path, everything will be all right,” he said on Jan. 25. “My health is not OK, so I thank everybody for supporting and praying for me through everything I’ve been in the hospital.”
Ray J also captioned the video, “Just almost died!! I’m alive because of your prayers and support!!”
Fans Send Well Wishes To Ray J
Many people left comments on Ray J’s Instagram video, showing support as he navigates this health scare.
“I’m praying your heart recovers. Please get more rest!!! Love you 🫶🏾,” one person wrote.
“We love you ray stay strong 💪 💯💯,” another person commented.
“We🩵you RayJ. Fast recovery ❤️🩹,” someone posted.
Ray J Diagnosed With Non-COVID Pneumonia In 2021
GettyRay J was hospitalized with a very serious case of pneumonia during the pandemic in 2021, but it had nothing to do with COVID-19. He went on to explain that he was given “five COVID tests, all of which came back negative,” which led to him being moved from the COVID wing of the hospital and into another area.
“He’s in the hospital for pneumonia, but it’s not the contagious kind,” his longtime manager David Weintraub told PEOPLE. “[The doctors] wanted to keep him there a couple extra days to watch him.”
A week after the report that he was hospitalized, he was released, having been “cleared by doctors to go home,” as well as being “no longer hooked up to oxygen or relying on an inhaler,” TMZ reported.
He revealed at the time that he “thought he could die” because he was having difficulty breathing and talking. That led to him having to use an inhaler as well as being on oxygen.
“I thought it was over,” he told TMZ at the time, adding that he “started praying and knew God is good so I just kept praying.”
Sources told the outlet that this health scare was brought on by his “busy schedule” and “constant travel,” adding that he “realized he needs to take care of his health.
