‘What Has Happened to Him?’: Bruce Springsteen, 74, Confuses Fans with His 1st Appearance since Health Scare

Bruce Springsteen, the famous singer, appeared in public for the first time since he was sick. People were confused because he looked different. They wondered what had happened to him and had questions. Fans were worried about his health and voiced their concerns on social media.

Previous reports stated that Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band postponed their shows in September 2023. They did this due to Springsteen's health issues. At the time, the rock singer, songwriter, and guitarist was receiving treatment for symptoms of peptic ulcer.

His medical advisors asked him to rest. Although he expressed disappointment and took a six-month break, he returned to the stage in March 2024. He and the band have relaunched their world tour. Since his return to the stage on March 19, 2024, fans have taken to social media to share their concerns and opinions.

One fan tweeted, "Bruce Springsteen, at his first show in months, looking unrecognizable. 🤔" Another wrote, "Bruce Springsteen clone debut." Some remarked that he now looked like Tilda Swinton or Megan Rapinoe.

One noted, "Has anyone said that Bruce Springsteen looks like Tilda Swinton yet? If not, then people should post it more than one hundred thousand times on Twitter, so others will know."

Another fan commented, "What has happened to him? Bruce Springsteen returns to stage looking unrecognizable — and a little bit like Tilda Swinton." Some fans believed that he had had plastic surgery or was wearing a bra.

One of them penned, "Seriously seriously why is he wearing a bra?" Another asked, "Is he wearing a padded bra?" One other fan questioned, "Did this dude get breast implants?" Another fan was so sure he had done plastic surgery as the fan stated, "Looks like a lot of plastic went in that."

Some fans reacted to his healthy status on X, formerly Twitter. One account posted, "Now fully healthy (and still in better shape than me), Bruce Springsteen re-joined the E Street Band and launched his 2024 tour with an epic 29-song performance in Phoenix on Tuesday night."

This tweet received a lot of reactions as fans replied. One fan asked, "Fully healthy? Compared to what exactly???" Another tweeted as the handle and replied, "'Now fully healthy....' Until he saw this pic."

Since his appearance on stage, many fans have been worried. Despite their worries, Springsteen reportedly had plenty of energy when he returned to the stage. He did not mention his health issues until the last music during his 29-song set.

When he mentioned it, he apologized to his fans for the inconvenience they faced from him moving the tour. He told them he had to deal with a bellyache. The concert in Phoenix lasted for 2 hours and 45 minutes. It included six songs from his last album of original material, "Letter to You."

Bruce Springsteen plans to travel for the rest of the year, performing in over 50 shows. He'll start in Cardiff and head to Wales in May. He will also go to European cities like Milan, Madrid, and Barcelona, performing in big stadiums.

After the European leg of the tour, he'll return to the United States in August for more stadium shows. However, before he sets out, he will perform in Las Vegas tonight, March 22, 2024.

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As previously reported on September 7, 2023:

Rock singer, songwriter, and guitarist Bruce Springsteen announced that his shows for September would be postponed due to his health issues. The announcement was shared on Instagram.

The announcement stated that Springsteen was dealing with symptoms of peptic ulcer disease and was told by his medical advisors not to put his body through too much strain.

The singer also expressed how disappointed he was to delay his shows. "Over here on E Street, we're heartbroken to have to postpone these shows," he expressed. But he thanked his fans for understanding and their continuous support.

In the comment section, fans wished Springsteen a speedy recovery, but one commenter said they suspected the singer might have been experiencing health issues.

"I was in care when I saw your last photos. Your lips were bluish. It's now a sign your body is sending to you," said the commenter as they continued to advise the rocker to take it easy and not rush to get back on stage.

Many more fans sent their well wishes to the "Dancing in the Dark" singer. "Feel better, Bruce! We will pray for you," added another netizen. Springsteen's supporters even assured him they would still be there when he finally got better and urged him to take it easy. "Oh no! I wish him to return strength and wellness," wrote another fan.

But this was not the first time Springsteen had to pull out of his shows because of his health issues. However, he has always kept his promise to give his fans a show to remember.

Bruce Springsteen's Previous Health Issues

When Springsteen announced that he would be back on the road with the E Street Band, fans were ecstatic since the singer had undergone serious throat surgery a few years back.

The "Glory Days" singer had been open about some of his health issues, like his long battle with depression and unusual physical illnesses like chronic numbness on the left side of his body.

One of the worrying things that happened to the singer, which had the potential of affecting his career, was the damaged disks in his neck. They required a "nerve-racking" surgery that would involve tying his vocal cords and exposing his throat.

Nevertheless, he was fortunate to have everything go well for him, even though he was not allowed to sing for three months. Springsteen assured fans he still had time to continue doing what he loved. There was no information on what might have caused the numbness the singer experienced, but it was believed that he might have suffered what is referred to as a "pinched nerve."

This is usually accompanied by pain that runs through the shoulder and arm and causes weakness of the muscles, which happens when the nerves in the neck are irritated. Springsteen has survived many health scares, and we wish him a full recovery and for his loyal fans to still enjoy watching him perform his music live.