Sir Tom Jones’ Reveals Health Battles and Retirement Plans at 84

Sir Tom Jones, the renowned Grammy-winning singer, is an excellent performance. Even at the age of 84, the iconic Welshman, known for anthems like ‘It’s Not Unusual’ and ‘Delilah’, continues to captivate his devoted fan base, enthralling audiences on his sell-out Ages and Stages World Tour.

Despite being in his eighties, The Voice mentor feels more energized than ever. Speaking to Mirror earlier this year, he said, “Well, thank God my voice is still working. I’m 83 years old.

I can’t believe it, but it’s real. When I’m singing, I think, ‘How the heck is this coming out of me?’ Honestly. If the voice wasn’t there, I’m sure I’d be like, “Ugh, I don’t want to do so many shows,” but I enjoy it because the voice is still working!”

However, the diva, better known as the main vocalist of ‘Kiss’, has had several obstacles in her life. Born Thomas Jones Woodward, Tom Jones has had a number of health concerns over the years, including a major double hip replacement surgery.

So, on the occasion of the ‘Pemblwydd Hapus’ to the Treforest-born singer, here’s an update on Sir Tom’s health and conjecture about his retirement plans, according to the Mirror.

Double Hip Replacement

Tom has recently had both of his hips replaced. In 2017, he had surgery on his left hip, and in 2022, on his right.

His choice to get the right hip replacement came after he found it more difficult to stand during his theatrical appearances. As he noted in an interview with the Daily Mail, “Yeah, I can do about four songs without sitting,” emphasizing his hardship before to surgery.

The musician had his first hip surgery in 2017 owing to continuous pain, which he described to The Mirror as something he “couldn’t get rid of”. He claimed that a scan revealed that his left hip cartilage had degraded, leaving him with a “dull ache” and “bones just crunching together”.

Tom spoke about his health concerns at the ITV Entertainment Autumn Showcase last year, explaining his recuperation from a double hip replacement before going on his next world tour.

He addressed his challenges, saying, “I need a new hip. I had [my left hip] done five years ago and it worked fine, but now [my right hip] is starting to wear and tear! So, right now, I’m bone on bone! “”That’s what he [the doctor] told me.

But I have a tour to do in America first, so I can’t go in right now. He answered, ‘Well, you should! I said, ‘I can’t; I have a show to do!'”

Following this, Sir Tom took to social media to thank followers for their support and provide an update on his surgery progress. He wrote, “Papa has two new hips now!

For all those who were concerned and offered good wishes, I am thrilled to announce that my recent surgery went extremely well, that I am following directions and doing my rehab, and that I will be returning soon! “.

In recent years, the musician has changed his eating habits to improve his health, cutting back on alcohol and following a paleo diet that emphasizes lean meats, fruits, seafood, vegetables, nuts, and seeds.

Tom spoke on a Radio 2 programme about his weight loss journey: “I was gaining too much weight. I didn’t think I was going to, so I took a break from working out and thought I’d check in on it.”

“But with the Christmas puddings and cakes, before I knew it, I was 230lb (16.4 stone), 30lb over than I should be. I couldn’t get into my suit. That’s when I realized, ‘This has got to end’.”

Hanging upside down ‘like a bat’

Tom revealed his unconventional method to health maintenance three years ago: hanging upside down like a bat. In an earlier interview, he highlighted the unique procedure known as “inversion therapy,” which involves hanging upside down on a specific frame.

In 2021, Tom notified The Sun about this prophylactic procedure, saying: “In 2030, I will be 90 years old. I hang upside down. You know, in one of those frames.”It’s great. “You put your feet in the thing, flip, and hang.”

Tome Jones Retirement Plans

Last year, Tom stated unequivocally that he has no plans to retire from performing anytime soon, and that he will only consider taking a break if his voice abilities deteriorate.With his voice in peak form, a continued duty as a coach on ITV’s The Voice, and a current global tour, it appears that the renowned Sexbomb singer isn’t going to take it easy just yet.

Reflecting on his career, Sir Tom stated that he was always destined for the stage and had no intention of sharing it. He told us: “I had an uncle, my father’s older brother, named Georgie. He was a singing waiter who used to perform in pubs, so I would go see him.

“I knew I could sing, and I wasn’t afraid of anything. But I didn’t want to join a choir in Wales. “I wanted to show off.”

Source: Daily Star