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Part of situation: TLC singer T-Boz sickle cell health update (2 clusters)

TLC singer T-Boz misses tour dates due to sickle cell crisis

TLC T-Boz sickle cell disease It’s Iconic Tour Chilli

TLC member Tionne Watkins, known as T-Boz, has been forced to miss several performances on the “It’s Iconic” Tour due to a sickle cell disease crisis. The tour, which includes En Vogue and Salt-N-Pepa, has seen recent absences from the singer following a hospitalization caused by complications from the condition.

During an October 9 performance, group member Chilli addressed the audience to explain the situation, stating that T-Boz is taking the necessary time to recover. Chilli noted that she would continue to perform during the tour to support her bandmate. TLC manager Bill Diggins confirmed that the singer's recovery is the group's highest priority, noting that recovery periods for such crises can vary from days to weeks.

Tionne Watkins has lived with sickle cell disease since birth and has previously shared that medical professionals once doubted her life expectancy.

Entities

Bill Diggins · Chilli · T-Boz · TLC · Tionne Watkins

Sources

Chilli Speaks Out as T-Boz Battles Sickle Cell Crisis, TLC Tour Put on Hold [www.newyorkbeacon.net]
'Help Me Hold It Down For My Sister' — Chilli Breaks Silence After T-Boz's Sickle Cell Crisis Forces Her Off TLC Tour [rnbphilly.com]
TLC’s Chilli Gives Update On T-Boz’s Sickle Cell Crisis After Tour Absences [kissrichmond.com]
'Help Me Hold It Down For My Sister' — Chilli Breaks Silence After T-Boz's Sickle Cell Crisis Forces Her Off TLC Tour [majicatl.com]
'Help Me Hold It Down For My Sister' — Chilli Breaks Silence After T-Boz's Sickle Cell Crisis Forces Her Off TLC Tour [zhiphopcleveland.com]
TLC’s Chilli Gives Update On T-Boz’s Sickle Cell Crisis After Tour Absences [wtlcfm.com]
'Help Me Hold It Down For My Sister' — Chilli Breaks Silence After T-Boz's Sickle Cell Crisis Forces Her Off TLC Tour [kysdc.com]
'Help Me Hold It Down For My Sister' — Chilli Breaks Silence After T-Boz's Sickle Cell Crisis Forces Her Off TLC Tour [rickeysmileymorningshow.com]