Florence Welch has opened up about a deeply personal chapter of her life, revealing how emergency surgery following an ectopic pregnancy ultimately saved her. The 39-year-old Lungs singer spoke candidly in an interview with The Guardian about her terrifying on-stage struggle in August 2023.
“The closest I came to making life was the closest I came to death,” Welch recalled, describing the emotional and physical impact of her first miscarriage. Despite the devastation, she continued her headline set at a Cornwall festival, drawing strength from performance even while in pain.
Welch explained that after the show, she resisted going for a medical scan, believing she could cope. However, her doctor’s insistence on immediate care saved her life. She revealed that emergency surgery was necessary due to the ectopic pregnancy, which could have turned fatal without urgent intervention.
Reflecting on the ordeal, Welch shared how performance has always been her safe space, helping her navigate grief, loss, and the fragility of life.
On the professional side, the Dog Days Are Over hitmaker is preparing to release her highly anticipated album Everybody Scream on October 31, marking a powerful new era.
Welch’s resilience reminds fans of strength, courage, and the healing power of music, proving that life challenges can inspire creativity, growth, and new beginnings.