The Wanted's Max George Details 'Risky' Second Heart Surgery From Pacemaker Complications

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Max George of The Wanted is staying strong amid health issues involving his heart. On Sunday (February 16), the 36-year-old musician revealed that he underwent a second heart surgery and lung biopsy after getting a pacemaker in December 2024. Keep reading to find out more… “I was trying to get back to good health but was still having a flickering sensation for weeks after I had my pacemaker fitted and it was gradually getting worse and worse.

When my heart rate went up, it was causing a shock in my heart which was making me jump all the time. My chest was shaking,” Max gave details in an interview with The Sun. “The night before, I was really nervous, I didn’t sleep much.

I was worried it could go wrong again and felt anxious that it could bleed out,” he added. He continued: “The doctor did warn me there is a small chance that I could lose my voice.

That was pretty worrying, but I decided I needed to take the risk. The biopsy was pretty gnarly, it’s a camera with prongs on the end that goes down your throat.