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Donald Glover Says Stroke and Heart Surgery Derailed 2024 Tour in Onstage Reveal

He used his Camp Flog Gnaw return to attribute last year’s tour cancellations to a stroke plus heart surgery.

Overview

  • At Camp Flog Gnaw on Nov. 22, Glover described suffering a severe headache and vision problems after a New Orleans show before a Houston doctor told him he had a stroke.
  • He said physicians later found a hole in his heart, leading to surgery and a follow-up procedure, and he also broke his foot during the same stretch.
  • The health crisis prompted postponements and then cancellations of the New World Tour across North America, the U.K., Europe, and later Australia and New Zealand.
  • He told fans the experience reshaped his priorities and outlook, aligning with prior comments that the Childish Gambino chapter was nearing its end.
  • His comeback set drew an emotional response, with viewers and attendees praising the performance and sharing support on social media.