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Tom Jones shared with a sold-out crowd at the Greek Theater in Los Angeles that he almost died after being hospitalized for pneumonia following what initially seemed like the flu. The 86-year-old singer, currently on his "Come Gather Round" tour, was rushed to UCLA Medical Center and spent two days in ICU before returning to perform hits like “Sex Bomb” and “She’s a Lady.” Jones reflected on his career, including his knighthood by Queen Elizabeth II in 2006, during the emotional return to the stage.
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Sir Tom Jones, the 86-year-old Welsh singer, revealed to his audience at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles on November 2nd that he had been hospitalized with pneumonia after initially believing it was just a bad case of the flu. During his week-long stay at UCLA Medical Center, including two days in the ICU, Jones feared for his life and told fans, "You've had a wonderful life, Tommy, but it's over right now." After recovering under the care of medical staff who he praised for their work, Jones insisted on returning to performing immediately. He mentioned that doctors asked him what he wanted to do next and he replied, "I have to get back on stage; this is where I belong." Jones had previously canceled several concerts due to his illness but resumed his tour successfully with the support of his fans at the Greek Theatre.

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New York PostThis outlet5 Nov

Tom Jones shared with a sold-out crowd at the Greek Theater in Los Angeles that he almost died after being hospitalized for pneumonia following what initially seemed like the flu. The 86-year-old singer, currently on his "Come Gather Round" tour, was rushed to UCLA Medical Center and spent two days in ICU before returning to perform hits like “Sex Bomb” and “She’s a Lady.” Jones reflected on his career, including…

Tom Jones reveals he almost died during return to stage following serious mystery illness (this article)
BBC5 Nov

Sir Tom Jones revealed to his audience that he feared his life was over after being hospitalized with flu for a week at UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles. The 86-year-old singer had to cancel several concerts but returned to perform at the Greek Theatre, where he thanked the medical staff and expressed his determination to continue performing. Sir Tom recently concluded his tenure as a coach on ITV's The Voice UK…

'You've had a wonderful life Tommy, but it's over' - Sir Tom feared he was dying →
Fox News6 Nov

Tom Jones, the 86-year-old music icon, shared with his audience during a concert at the Greek Theater in Los Angeles that he had thought he was dying after being hospitalized for pneumonia for a week, including two days in the ICU. He expressed to fans how crucial performing is to him and returned to the stage as soon as doctors discharged him from UCLA Medical Center. Jones originally postponed concerts due to what…

Tom Jones 'thought this was it' following week-long hospital stay for pneumonia →

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The 86-year-old “What’s New Pussy Cat” singer triumphantly took the stage at the Greek Theater in Los Angeles on Wednesday night and revealed to the crowd that he was rushed to UCLA Medical Center after contracting pneumonia. “I thought this was it, you had a wonderful life Tommy but it’s over now,” the singer told the crowd.
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2026-11-06 · New York Post
Tom Jones reveals he almost died during return to stage following serious mystery illness · assertive framing

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Music legend Tom Jones admitted he thought he was going to die after being rushed to the hospital by paramedics last week. asserted
he → admit → paramedics
The 86-year-old “What’s New Pussy Cat” singer triumphantly took the stage at the Greek Theater in Los Angeles on Wednesday night and revealed to the crowd that he was rushed to UCLA Medical Center after contracting pneumonia. “I thought this was it, you had a wonderful life Tommy but it’s over now,” the singer told the crowd. asserted
singer → ’ → crowd
What Jones thought was a case of the flu turned into pneumonia, “And then they had to get the paramedics in, and I was like I can’t breathe,” Jones said of the horrific moment. asserted
Jones → think → moment
The crooner was rushed to UCLA where he said he was in the ICU for two days. asserted
he → rush → days
“UCLA did a wonderful job, so I’m here,” he continued. asserted
he → do → job
After being in the hospital for a week the doctors asked what do you want to do according to Jones, who responded “I have to get back on the stage, that’s where I belong,” to which his adoring fans erupted. uncertain
fans → ask → which
The iconic Jones then reflected on the first time he played the Greek which was in 1969 before launching into his first number one hit “It’s Not Unusual” asserted
It → reflect → hit
“I’ve had a great time these last few weeks, completing 20 shows and singing for wonderful audiences across the USA, but unexpectedly I’ve been hit with a bad case of the flu,” Jones wrote in a post. asserted
Jones → have → post
The singer took the stage in front of a sold out audience and belted out his greatest hits including “Sex Bomb”, “She’s a Lady”, and “Delilah” Jones is currently in the middle of his “Come Gather Round” tour. asserted
Jones → take → tour
The North American leg launched September 18 in Highland Park, Illinois, after Jones kicked off his worldwide tour in England back in June. asserted
Jones → launch → June
He plays at Yaamava Resort and Casino in Highland, CA. on Friday. asserted
He → play → Friday
Jones was knighted by the late Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace in 2006. asserted
Jones → knight → 2006
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