Tionne ‘T-Boz’ Watkins ‘Recovering’ After ‘Sickle Cell Crisis’

Tionne “T-Boz” Watkins, one half of the legendary group TLC, is “currently recovering and regaining her strength” after complications from “a sickle cell crisis that required hospitalization,” according to a statement from her rep Christal Jordan, USA Today reported. 

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T-Boz 56, was noticeably absent from TLC’s Aug. 28 show at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Connecticut, a stop along the group’s It’s Iconic Tour. Chili took to the stage alone and announced the state of the singer’s health, leaving many fans in shock. 

Providing an update on the Grammy-award-winning star, Jordan explained that due to the tour’s “interactive” nature, T-Boz and her team made the difficult “decision to continue, with Chilli performing and receiving incredible support from Salt-N-Pepa, En Vogue, and most importantly, the fans.”

Thankfully, the singer’s health is now on the mend. Jordan thanked TLC fans for supporting T-Boz as she rests up. 

“The love shown for T-Boz has been overwhelming. Hearing audiences sing her parts, lift her up in prayer, and surround TLC with so much love has meant more than we can express. Sickle cell is a serious illness, so we ask everyone to please keep the prayers coming as Tionne continues to recover. We are immensely grateful for the love and support.”

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Chili led fans in a moment of prayer for T-Boz at their recent show.

The love for T-Boz could certainly be felt and seen during the Aug. 28 show. Chili took a moment out of the performance to ask fans for their healing prayers and give an update on her groupmate’s recovery. 

“Obviously my sister is not here right now. She has sickle cell….