Justin Bieber says he’s been diagnosed with Ramsay Hunt syndrome, cancels shows
Justin Bieber announced Friday that he’s canceling the rest of his world tour after being diagnosed with Ramsay Hunt syndrome.
In a video posted to Instagram, the 28-year-old singer said he has full facial paralysis on the right side of his face.
“As you can see, this eye is not blinking. I can’t smile on this side of my face. This nostril will not move,” he explained.
Ramsay Hunt syndrome occurs when a shingles outbreak affects the facial nerve near one of your ears, according to Mayo Clinic.
It can cause painful shingles rash, facial paralysis and hearing loss in the affected ear.
Bieber said he’s doing facial exercises to help his face “get back to normal,” but he doesn’t know how long it will take.
Bieber canceled shows in Washington D.C. and Toronto earlier this week, and was set to perform in New York next week and in Los Angeles in July.
Bieber canceled shows in Washington D.C. and Toronto earlier this week, and was set to perform in New York next week and in Los Angeles in July.
Just a few months ago, in March, his wife Hailey Bieber was hospitalized due to a small blood clot in her brain.
Just a few months ago, in March, his wife Hailey Bieber was hospitalized due to a small blood clot in her brain.