The Wanted’s Max George Undergoes Surgery to Fit Pacemaker

The singer had the device implanted after being diagnosed with a heart condition and praised NHS staff for their care.

Max George, 36, revealed he had a pacemaker fitted following a diagnosis of a 2:1 heart block, a condition affecting the heart's electrical signals.
The surgery, which lasted about two and a half hours, was complicated by collapsed veins, but George expressed gratitude to NHS surgeons and nurses for their exceptional care.
The pacemaker was placed beneath a tattoo honoring his late bandmate Tom Parker, who passed away in 2022 from brain cancer.
George shared that he is undergoing further tests for inflamed lymph nodes on his lungs but remains optimistic about his recovery.
The singer described the pacemaker as the 'best Christmas present' and thanked fans for their support, which he said has meant a great deal to him and his family.