Toni Braxton is lucky to be alive!
The R&B star rose to fame in the 80s with her siblings in the band, The Braxtons. After going solo, the Severn native became one of the world’s greatest female singers, with several accolades backing up that claim.
However, being famous doesn’t guarantee the Georgia Music Hall of Fame inductee a rosy life, as he has received his fair share of woes. The 55-year-old recently opened up about almost escaping death’s grip in 2022.
Toni Braxton Almost Dismisses Signs of Fatal Heart Attack Thinking It’s Symptoms of Grief
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In a recent heart-to-heart with PEOPLE, the “Un-Break My Heart” artist got candid about her health and how it took a turn for the worst last year. The 55-year-old man has been suffering from systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) since 2008.
Toni’s health condition is the most common form of lupus, an autoimmune condition that can cause inflammation of the joints, kidneys, blood cells and other organs. Health issues occur when the body’s immune system attacks healthy tissue, mistaking it for harmful bacteria and viruses.
As someone who struggles to live with an autoimmune disease, Toni admits that she has been hospitalized more times than she cares to admit. However, the seven-time AMA winner failed to pass the usual urine and blood tests, which doctors use to determine how lupus is damaging his organs.
Despite understanding the dangers of missing routine tests, the eldest of the Braxton sisters revealed she skipped them last year. “I kept putting it off thinking, ‘Oh, I’m fine. I’ll be fine.’ But my doctor was persistent, and I went for a test in the last week of September,” the entertainer recalled.
“I did special tests, and they looked at my heart and saw some abnormalities. I found out that I needed a coronary stent,” the multi-hyphenated star continued. “My left main coronary artery was 80% blocked. The doctor told me I might have a heart attack which great; I shall not survive.”
Reflecting on what could have been a double tragedy in the Braxton family, the “Dancing with the Stars” alum stated that she dismissed her failing health symptoms because she thought her sister Traci Braxton’s death caused it.
“It was a traumatic moment for me. I was surprised. I still remember that day because my chest often hurts, just hurts,” said the 55-year-old man. “And I think I was just sad because, unfortunately, my sister had just passed away, and I thought, ‘Wow, I really feel bad for my sister.'”
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Two days after doctors discovered his coronary artery was blocked, the nine-time Billboard Music Award winner underwent emergency surgery to receive a stent in his heart. Following the procedure, the female singer was hospitalized for several days to monitor her recovery.
Looking back on this ordeal, the “Sad Love Song Again” artist admitted to having learned a valuable lesson and was thankful that the situation did not end in a fatal heart attack. In the words of the 55-year-old:
“It was a really scary moment. If I hadn’t gotten that test, my life would have been different. I look at it like it’s a blessing in disguise for me because now, postponing the test? Oh no, I won’t postpone the test.”
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Last year, The Blast reported that the “He Wasn’t Man Enough” singer opened up about his late sister’s death in his first interview since Traci’s death. The 50-year-old died after a year-long battle with esophageal cancer on March 12, 2022.
In an emotional interview with talk show host Tamron Hall, the sister admitted that her little brother is greatly missed. When the TV personality asked about Toni’s touching tribute to the departed, she explained the meaning behind its symbolism.
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Part of the message read: “Our angel is now a snowflake,” which the Severn resident said was a reference to Traci’s love of snow. The singer added that the “Marriage Boot Camp” star died in Virginia while it was snowing.
Explaining other details in his post, the “Long As I Live” artist revealed his encounter with his sister’s favorite bird. Recalling the unbelievable moment, the multi-hyphenated star said:
“His favorite bird is a hummingbird, and I saw a hummingbird the other day; it just flew around me and hung itself, and I was like Traci, and it started bopping and going up and down, and it made me feel better because I felt like it was trying to say hello to me.”
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