Claims extracted
17
sentences that state something as happening or true
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0 of 17 hedged
("reportedly", "may", "according to")
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Publisher signals
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Health
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The British singer-songwriter Michael Kiwanuka has said he has suffered a stroke and faces a “long tough journey” on the road to recovery.
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he → say → recovery
The 39-year-old singer from London, whose hits include Cold Little Heart and Home Again, said the “quite severe” bleed in his brain was the reason he had missed some tour dates this year when he was due to support Mumford & Sons, and that the stroke had been brought on by high blood pressure.
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stroke → include → pressure
Kiwanuka, who won the 2020 Mercury prize, said in an Instagram post promoting his new album, recorded before the stroke, that there was still “a lot of rehab to be done”.
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who → win → rehab
He said: “I’m very happy to be announcing to you my new album Fudge.
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I → say → album
I’m especially happy because the last few months I’ve been battling some health problems which would heavily hinder and get in the way of me making music for the foreseeable future.
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me → ’m → future
“A few months ago I suffered a stroke brought on by a bleed in my brain brought on by high blood pressure,” the post reads.
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post → suffer → pressure
“It’s a long journey recovering from a stroke, which is why I missed some gigs recently out in the US, but I look forward to seeing you all soon.”
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I → ’ → you
He added: “I’m not sure when I’ll be back out on the road or what that will look like, the brain injury I suffered was quite severe.”
Describing the period as “a difficult few months”, he said he had a “long tough journey ahead, but I’m fighting to get better”.
He also thanked the “incredible” NHS staff who have cared for him.
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who → add → him
He said: “This has definitely been one of the toughest challenges I’ve faced and I’ll be happy to be on the other side of it when the time comes.
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time → say → it
“Until then I wish you all well and look forward to seeing you further down the road.”
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you → wish → road
The news has prompted an outpouring of support from fans, artists and other celebrities.
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news → prompt → fans
6 Music presenter Lauren Laverne responded: “So sorry to read this, Michael.
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Laverne → respond → this
What a time you must have had.
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you → have → time
Really glad you have good care and wishing you a full recovery asap.
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you → have → recovery
Singers Olivia Dean and Self Esteem, comedian Romesh Ranganathan and Radiohead guitarist Ed O’Brien also sent supportive messages.
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Singers → send → messages
Kiwanuka released his debut album, Home Again, in 2012, followed by his chart-topping record, Love And Hate, in 2016.
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Kiwanuka → release → 2016
The singer said more details on his forthcoming album Fudge will be announced this week.
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details → say → album
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