Jamie Spears was rushed to hospital last month with a severe infection that resulted in a leg amputation, it is reported. The 71 year old, who is the father of pop icon Britney Spears, recent I'm a Celebrity...
Get Me Out Of Here! campmate Jamie Lynn, and film producer Bryan, reportedly suffered a "massive infection that landed him in a hospital for weeks." According to TMZ, Jamie had "five unsuccessful surgeries to contain the infection, and doctors decided the only way to proceed was amputation." The source also claimed that Jamie is "not doing so well" and has been dealing with other ailments.
Plus, being "downcast amid the torrent of criticism over his handling of the conservatorship, something he thinks is terribly unfair." OK!
has contacted representatives for Britney Spears for comment. It's common knowledge that Britney, who turned 42 on 2 December, was placed under a controversial conservatorship back in 2008.
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