TLC fans at the New York State Fair received disappointing news when the iconic R&B group had to cancel their highly anticipated performance due to a serious health issue involving T-Boz.
T-Boz, one of their founding members, has been open about her health struggles over the years, including her battle with sickle cell anemia, a condition she has lived with since childhood. This latest health scare adds to the challenges the group has faced after Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes’s untimely death.
Lisa Lopes died less than a decade after their most successful album, CrazySexyCool, which produced two of their biggest hits, Waterfalls and Creep.
In 2022, Lopes was driving a rented SUV in Roma — authorities said she may have been speeding — when a vehicle stopped in her lane. She pulled out to pass but lost control of her car, which flipped over multiple times. The crash claimed her life at the scene; fortunately, the other people in the SUV survived.
With Lisa Lopes dead, the two remaining band members were left to pick up the pieces, focusing on honoring their friend.
On the eve of their scheduled concert, it was announced that Tionne “T-Boz” Watkins, one of TLC’s founding members, had been diagnosed with an abdominal blockage, requiring immediate medical attention.
In the statement, the group disclosed, “Last evening, Tionne was diagnosed with a severe abdominal blockage, necessitating the cancellation of both Syracuse and Foxwood performances.
“She remains in the hospital under medical supervision but is expected to be released tomorrow. The doctor verified that this was not food poisoning but an abdominal blockage. Tionne deeply regrets having to cancel these shows and extends her sincere apologies to all her fans and the event promoters. The decision to cancel was made under the advisement of her physician, who required her to stay in the hospital overnight to undergo a CT scan to assess the severity of her condition. TLC is committed to rescheduling the canceled shows and apologizes to all the fans, particularly those who traveled long distances to attend. The group appreciates the understanding and support.”
Fans are encouraged to follow TLC’s official channels for updates on her health and upcoming tour dates.
