Brit DJ sparks concern as he reveals terrifying secret health battle in hospital snap
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A FAMOUS Brit DJ sparked concern as he revealed a terrifying secret health battle in a hospital snap.
The R&B artist took to social media as he gave fans an update on his progress after disappearing from the industry.
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Joe Unknown took to Instagram from his hospital bed
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He admitted that he was struck down with a virus and has been trying to recover ever since
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Joe Unknown is a DJ who is known for his album, For Better, For Worse.
He has over 50,000 monthly listeners on Spotify and boasts over 14,000 followers on Instagram.
However, he took to the social media platform with a new selfie from his hospital bed.
Writing in the captions alongside the image, he admitted that he was struck with a horrible virus around Christmas.
He admitted: "Been out six months, I just disappeared, got ill around Xmas and caught a virus that attacked my heart.
"Never meant to be out this long but here we are, six months later and still goin thru it.
"I'm doing everything I can to get back to putting out music, I've not quit music.
"I'm not banged up abroad, I'm not any of the reasonable explanations or possibilities u may have heard, I'm just dealing with f**t health.
"I will be back I promise. Thank U to everyone that has DMd/ messaged / called even when you didn't know I'm sick, just to check up."
He added: "I love you more than you know. I'll be back soon."
Joe Unknown performs Ride
This was accompanied by an emoji with the number nine and a black heart.
His fans and friends flooded the comments section with well wishes for the music star.
One user commented: "Love you Joe. Get well soon x."
A second stated: "Sending strength to ya brother."
I'm doing everything I can to get back to putting out music, I've not quit music.
Joe Unknown
While a third wrote: "Mate ! Sending vibes get well soon bruv."
As someone else posted: "Much love Joe. Wishing you a speedy recovery mate."
And a fifth added: "Oh man, Joe!! Sending all the healing vibes. Love ya mate."
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