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Westlife’s Mark Feehily sues surgeon over weight-loss operation

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Fabbro, L. D. (2026, September 26). Westlife’s Mark Feehily sues surgeon over weight-loss operation. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/culture/music/mark-feehily-nick-carter-the-sunday-times-high-court-wembley-stadium-b1298506.html

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Mark Feehily, a 46-year-old Irish singer from the band Westlife, has filed a lawsuit against surgeon Nick Carter at the High Court, alleging medical negligence related to a weight-loss operation that left him with severe health complications including abdominal infections and sepsis. In 2023, Feehily had to undergo a gastrectomy due to these issues. Suzanne White from Leigh Day law firm is representing Feehily in the claim, while Mr Carter denies negligence. Westlife, formed in 1998 and reuniting in 2018 without former member Brian McFadden, has sold over 55 million records globally.

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Mark Feehily, a 46-year-old Irish singer from the band Westlife, is suing surgeon Nick Carter for medical negligence over a weight-loss surgery that allegedly led to severe health issues. The procedure, a laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy performed at Spire Portsmouth Hospital in Hampshire in 2020, left behind tissue that caused a leak leading to recurrent sepsis and abdominal infections. In May 2023, Feehily had his entire stomach removed due to complications. He has been absent from Westlife concerts since 2022 due to health issues including pneumonia and an incisional hernia. The lawsuit is being handled by Leigh Day law firm on behalf of Feehily at the High Court; Carter denies negligence.

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The 46-year-old Irish singer has spoken publicly about his health issues over the years which led to his hiatus from the group in 2024. asserted

which → speak → 2024

The tissue left behind allegedly caused a leak leading to severe abdominal infections, recurrent sepsis and hospital admission until in 2023 he had to undergo an operation to have his entire stomach removed, known as a gastrectomy. uncertain

stomach → leave → gastrectomy

Leigh Day partner Suzanne White said: “We are representing Westlife lead singer, Mark Feehily in a medical negligence claim at the High Court against laparoscopic, upper gastro-intestinal and bariatric surgeon Mr Nick Carter. uncertain

We → say → Carter

“Mark has been dedicated to keeping his fans updated on his health during a period that has been extremely challenging for him, but he has faced it all with his characteristic strength and resilience. asserted

he → dedicate → strength

“Mark very much appreciates the continued support. asserted

Mark → appreciate → support

In order to respect the ongoing court process, he will not be commenting at this time.” asserted

he → respect → time

Mr Carter has been contacted for comment. asserted

Carter → contact → comment

The Sunday Times reported that he denies negligence. asserted

he → report → negligence

Feehily pulled out of concerts with Westlife in 2022 because of pneumonia and eventually announced he would be stepping back from the band in February 2024 ahead of the group’s tour. Westlife was formed in 1998 and made up of bandmates Feehily, Shane Filan, Kian Egan, Nicky Byrne and Brian McFadden. asserted

Westlife → pull → Feehily

Read More They disbanded after 14 years in 2012, but reunited in 2018 without McFadden – who left the band in 2004. asserted

who → read → 2004

The remaining trio are currently on an anniversary world tour to mark 25 years since the band first toured together, including a 13-night record-breaking residency at 3Arena in Dublin. asserted

band → remain → Dublin

The residency will wrap up on Saturday night before the band play shows in Glasgow, Manchester, London and Cardiff. asserted

band → wrap → Glasgow

Westlife have sold more than 55 million records and have had 14 UK number one singles and eight number one albums. asserted

Westlife → sell → singles

The group is best known for the hit songs Flying Without Wings, You Raise Me Up and If I Let You Go. asserted

You → know → Me

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