James Bourne, guitarist and founding member of the pop-punk band Busted, has shared a sobering health update, revealing he requires "major surgery" to prolong his life and return to music.
In a heartfelt Instagram post, Bourne broke a six-month silence, stating, "I have a plan in place to have a major surgery that should extend my life and hopefully make me well enough to come back to what I love the most, which is touring and making music." He added with cautious optimism, "It really sucks to be out of the game. But there is hope!"
This announcement follows his withdrawal from Busted's highly anticipated joint UK and Ireland tour with McFly last year. At the time, Bourne informed fans he was "not in good enough health to play these shows" and expressed deep regret for stepping back. His bandmates publicly supported him during the tour, with Matt Willis telling audiences, "James Bourne is really fucking sick and we love him and we miss him."
The nature of Bourne's illness remains private, but his candid message underscores the severity of his condition and his determination to overcome it. Fans and the music community now await further updates as Bourne prepares for this critical procedure, hoping for his recovery and eventual return to the stage.