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Donald Glover reveals he suffered a stroke on tour

Donald Glover’s is retiring Childish Gambino with an ambitious final album, ‘Bando Stone & the New World' — Donald Glover’s is retiring Childish Gambino with an ambitious final album, ‘Bando Stone & the New World' (Todd Williamson/JanuaryImages/Shutterstock/iStock)

Donald Glover, also known as Childish Gambino, disclosed that he suffered a stroke last year during his 'The New World' tour.
He experienced severe head pain in Louisiana, leading to a diagnosis of a stroke after seeking medical attention in Houston.
Following the stroke, Glover broke his foot, which subsequently led doctors to discover a hole in his heart.
He underwent surgery for the heart condition, stating he needed to seriously "confront my path to recovery."
These health issues forced him to cancel the remainder of his North American, UK, and European tour dates in October last year.

Donald Glover says doctors found a hole in his heart after suffering a stroke — In full