Cody Simpson Cancels Performances Over Vocal Cord Hemorrhage

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Cody Simpson is facing a setback in his music comeback. 

Just two months after releasing his new song, “Baby Blue,” the Australian singer revealed he’s experiencing a vocal health problem.

Cody recently shared on Instagram that he’s been dealing with a serious health issue. About a month ago, doctors found a hemorrhage on his vocal cord. He explained that it happened because he pushed himself too hard while singing in the studio, even though he had a sinus infection he wasn’t aware of at the time. He initially wanted to keep it private, but felt it was time to share what was going on.

The 29-year-old singer initially believed his voice problems were just tiredness. He continued recording until he completely lost his ability to sing.

Cody shared that they’ve been struggling with vocal issues for weeks, forcing them to cancel appearances promoting their song ‘Baby Blue’. This has also slowed down progress on finishing the album and preparing new music. They’ve been put on another two weeks of complete silence to try and avoid needing surgery, which would require a much longer recovery.

Despite struggling to finish his new music, the singer of “Pretty Brown Eyes” assured fans he’s working hard to release it as soon as possible.

I’m back in the studio, focusing solely on writing lyrics while working silently with my team. I’m developing vocal melodies on my guitar, which I’ll later sing myself when I’m able. I’m determined to find a way to make it work, no matter what.

And he assured his fans that they’ll hear new music soon. 

I’ve had a lot of highs and lows recently, but I’m now seeing it as a positive change for the future,” he said. “While I figure things out, do you want me to start sharing some of the work I’ve already completed?

Cody is back to making music after taking a break to compete as a swimmer for Australia’s national team, as he announced on social media in 2025.

In a July TikTok, Cody shared a response to someone saying they looked happier. Cody explained that their happiness came after years of hard work and finally achieving a lifelong goal: making the Australian swim team.

The brief hiatus was just what the “La Da Dee” singer needed to tap into new inspiration. 

He described his time away from swimming as building up intense anticipation, like stretching a bowstring. When he could finally return to his creative work, ideas flowed easily, as if released from that tension, he told People magazine in March.

Okay, so Cody being so open about everything? It’s amazing, honestly. It makes me feel so much closer to him, knowing he’s real. And it got me thinking… he’s not alone in sharing this stuff. I need to know who else is being this brave and honest about their health. Seriously, tell me everything – I want to know about all the stars who are opening up!

In May 2026, the host of the BFFs podcast had emergency surgery when doctors found a large cyst on her ovary. The cyst was twisting her internal organs and causing her to bleed internally.

I was absolutely shocked to learn just how much blood had accumulated after my surgery. Brianna, who shared her experience on TikTok, said they found half a liter of blood in her pelvic area! She also had five incisions on her stomach – they even used a camera through her belly button to locate everything. It’s a lot to go through, and I’m sending her all my support.

Former Total Bellas star Nikki Bella shared that one of her breast implants moved after being hit in the chest by Piper Niven during a wrestling match in July 2025.

She reassured her sister, Bella Garcia, saying they would eventually get the issue resolved. She explained to the doctor that as soon as she finalized her divorce and retired from her current job, she would return to address the problem and ensure everything looked its best, anticipating future use. She emphasized the need to fix it so it wouldn’t appear neglected.

Lupita Nyong’o received a diagnosis of uterine fibroids – non-cancerous growths in or around the uterus – in 2014, the year she won an Academy Award for her acting role in 12 Years a Slave.

She didn’t reveal her diagnosis until 2025, sharing on Instagram that she had been privately struggling with it for over ten years.

She explained that many girls are taught to expect period pain as a normal part of growing up and being female. This often leaves them dealing with a common issue in silence and feeling isolated.

 

In July 2025, the actress from Daisy Jones & The Six revealed she was hospitalized for a hernia. This happened because she’d been wearing pants that were too tight, which caused a gap in her abdominal muscles.

Someone messaged Suki on X (formerly Twitter), saying, “You haven’t tweeted in a while!” They then jokingly added, “Have you ever thought that maybe I wore pants so tight six months ago that I got a hernia and I’ve been too afraid to mention it?”

The former star of Beverly Hills, 90210 shared in April 2025 that he was recovering from surgery to fix a nearly ruptured appendix.

Brian shared in an Instagram video that he recently experienced stomach pain which led him to the emergency room. He explained that his appendix had a hole in it – it hadn’t fully burst, but was very close to doing so.

He added, “I’m on the road to recovery. It’s not an easy process. This is my first major surgery.”

Oh my gosh, it was awful! I was watching the Louisville match on September 14th, and our midfielder just…went down. It happened so quickly, right at the start of the game against Seattle Reign at Lumen Field. I was so worried! It was terrifying to see.

Oh my gosh, I was watching the game and it was terrifying! She just started slowly lowering herself to the ground, and another player was right there with her, trying to help. Then, like, immediately after, she just… went down. They had to call for trainers right away, it was so scary to watch! I was so worried about her.

After receiving immediate medical attention on the field, Savannah was taken to a nearby hospital for more tests. League officials reported she is currently in stable condition and is alert.

Adam Devine revealed that injuries from a childhood accident – he was hit by a cement truck at age 11 – continue to bother him now.

In a 2025 interview on the In Depth With Graham Bensinger podcast, Devine described the past year as a “nightmare.” He explained that he’s been experiencing spasms all over his body and that doctors had told him he was facing a life-threatening condition.

He explained that his pain is intermittent, saying his body has some minor imperfections and doesn’t always function as expected.

A former contestant on The Bachelor had to be hospitalized after experiencing severe back pain. He described having to crawl to get help, and said the pain worsened during a recent RV trip with a friend.

He described a strange tingling sensation that still lingered in his knees and toes as of a March 2025 podcast episode of Trading Secrets. He explained that just a few weeks or a month prior, he’d been squatting 295 pounds, but now he couldn’t even do a squat or stand on one leg without falling. He compared the feeling to having had a stroke.

But with the help of a back specialist and some steroids, he added, “We’re on the mend.”

Oh my gosh, you guys, I was SO worried! I found out that Gina Kirschenheiter’s ex-husband, Matt, had a heart attack back in March of 2025! It was terrifying, but thankfully he pulled through. I’m just so relieved he’s okay, even though they’re divorced, I just adore Gina and I was so scared for her and their kids!

In March 2025, the actor from 30 Rock experienced a medical issue at a New York Knicks game and had to be helped out of Madison Square Garden.

The comedian later posted on social media to explain he’d actually gotten food poisoning and was starting to feel better.

In February 2025, the former Even Stevens star revealed she was accidentally shot in the face while on a clay pigeon shooting outing celebrating her husband, Brendan Rooney’s, birthday.

In an Instagram post, she explained that she was accidentally shot in the face by someone at a party. They fired a weapon unsafely, and the bullet struck her. Thankfully, @thebrendanrooney quickly helped, checked her condition, and drove her to the hospital. She was hit five times, and one bullet narrowly missed her right eye, coming within an inch of a direct hit.

The former Kim Possible star shared that a small piece of something got stuck behind their eye. Doctors have advised against removing it with surgery right now, but they’re keeping a close watch on the situation. Thankfully, their vision is currently normal.

The actress expressed immense gratitude for surviving a frightening experience. She shared her deep love for her daughters, husband, family, and friends, explaining that she’d reflected on her life and realized how precious it is. She urged everyone to cherish their loved ones and hug them often, because life can change unexpectedly.

Amy Schumer is grateful for the internet, even though it can be harsh, because it helped her figure out what was wrong with her health. After noticing she looked “puffier,” she was surprised when doctors started commenting on her interviews, suggesting she might have Cushing syndrome – a condition often caused by high cortisol levels or steroid injections. This prompted her to realize she’d been receiving steroid injections after a breast reduction and C-section. Schumer explained she wouldn’t have discovered she had Cushing syndrome without the online feedback. She recently shared that learning her condition would resolve on its own and that she was healthy was wonderful news.

In December 2024, an AHL player suffered a skate cut during a game and needed 25 stitches to close the wound. After his son made a full recovery, New Jersey Devils General Manager Tom Fitzgerald told ESPN how grateful they were, saying, “We feel very lucky, and I wouldn’t want any parent to go through that.”

In March 2022, Hailey Bieber experienced a frightening health scare while having breakfast with her husband, Justin Bieber. She suddenly developed stroke-like symptoms, initially unable to respond when Justin asked if she was alright. She then found she couldn’t speak and the right side of her face began to droop.

Although her speech and facial movement eventually returned, Hailey went to the hospital where scans revealed she’d had a small blood clot in her brain, diagnosed as a TIA (Transient Ischemic Attack).

Further testing at UCLA discovered a hole in her heart, called a patent foramen ovale (PFO). Doctors determined the blood clot had traveled to her brain through this hole, causing the TIA.

Hailey underwent a successful procedure to close the PFO and is now recovering well.

The same year Hailey faced a health issue, Justin also experienced one. In June 2022, he revealed he had been diagnosed with Ramsay Hunt syndrome, which caused temporary paralysis on one side of his face. This forced him to cancel the rest of his Justice World Tour.

In a video posted to Instagram, Justin explained that the virus affected the nerves in his ear and face, preventing him from blinking, smiling, or moving his nostril on the affected side. He also shared that it had become increasingly difficult to eat.

Fortunately, the paralysis eventually went away. Hailey shared on Good Morning America that Justin was recovering well, adding that while the situation was frightening and unexpected, he was going to be completely fine and she was grateful he was on the mend.

As many of you know, I’ve always believed in being open about life’s journey, and recently I’ve been sharing more about a really difficult time I went through. Back in April of 2023, I experienced a serious medical issue that I kept private at first. It started with a terrible headache while I was in Atlanta. I actually asked someone for an aspirin, but I ended up passing out before I could take it. I lost twenty days of my life, completely unaware of what was happening.

Initially, a doctor gave me a cortisone shot and sent me home, but thankfully my sister, Deidra, knew something wasn’t right and insisted we go to the hospital. That’s where we discovered I’d had a brain bleed that led to a stroke.

Twenty days later, on May 4th, I woke up in a wheelchair, unable to walk. It was a huge wake-up call. I immediately started intense rehabilitation and therapy in Chicago, and it was a long road to recovery.

Looking back, I’m just incredibly grateful for all the prayers and support I received. Honestly, I needed every single one of them to get through it.

The reality TV star said she temporarily stopped breathing while running a mile during the first challenge on the NBC show.

She shared on the show Fit for TV: The Reality of The Biggest Loser that her memory of the event was fragmented. She recalled hearing a helicopter, feeling like she was floating, and then seeing her grandfather before everything went dark. After that, she saw light, which led her to realize she had died that day.

She explained that her organs were failing. She hadn’t known she had rhabdomyolysis, a condition where your body essentially starts to shut down.

Emilia Clarke, known for her role in Game of Thrones, revealed a harrowing health battle in a 2019 essay for The New Yorker. While filming the series, she experienced a severe headache while at the gym, followed by intense pain and vomiting. She quickly realized something was seriously wrong with her brain.

A hospital scan revealed she had suffered a subarachnoid hemorrhage, a life-threatening stroke caused by a ruptured aneurysm. She underwent immediate surgery to repair it, describing the pain as unbearable. During her recovery, she temporarily lost her ability to speak, often muttering nonsensical phrases.

Though she recovered and was discharged after a month, a 2013 scan revealed the aneurysm had grown and required a second surgery. This procedure was unsuccessful, leading to a massive bleed and a critical risk to her life. Doctors had to perform a more invasive surgery, accessing her brain directly through her skull.

Fortunately, Emilia Clarke is now fully recovered and says she is “at a hundred per cent.”

Cori Broadus, Snoop Dogg’s daughter, recently shared her gratitude for her family’s support during a health crisis. In January 2024, Cori suffered a stroke and immediately reached out to her loved ones, sending a text and photo to alert them. She told TopMob News that everyone quickly came to her aid.

Cori ended up staying in the hospital longer than anticipated due to additional health concerns. While she could have been discharged after the stroke, she was also dealing with issues related to lupus and kidney failure.

Fortunately, Cori is now recovering well. She says she’s doing great and has been working to regain some motor skills, but is otherwise feeling fine.

Shailene Woodley struggled with health issues throughout her early twenties. In a September 2024 podcast interview, she described a time when she was losing her hearing, couldn’t walk for more than a few minutes without needing to rest for hours, and experienced stomach pain after eating. She faced conflicting diagnoses from different doctors. Determined to find answers, Woodley, who prefers to keep her specific condition private, combined traditional medical care with holistic and herbal remedies. This search for well-being lasted for ten years. The physical discomfort led to anxieties about food and, eventually, to struggles with body image and a sense of self. Thankfully, after addressing both her physical and mental health, Woodley is now feeling much better and considers herself very healthy.

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