Tom Jones 'thought this was it' following week-long hospital stay for pneumonia
Tom Jones revealed he spent a week in the hospital, including two days in the ICU, after pneumonia left him unable to breathe before his return.
TL;DR
- Sir Tom Jones, 86, experienced a serious medical scare that led him to believe he was near death.
- The singer was hospitalized for a week with pneumonia, which he initially mistook for the flu.
- During his hospital stay, Jones spent two days in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU).
- Upon his discharge, Jones insisted on returning to performing, stating it's where he belongs and he cannot live without it.
- His concert at the Greek Theater in Los Angeles was rescheduled due to this health concern.
- Jones recalled his first performance at the Greek in 1969, just before his song 'It's Not Unusual' became his first No. 1 hit.