Susan Boyle reveals she suffered stroke during surprise BGT appearance

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Susan Boyle suffered a minor stroke in April that left her doubtful over whether she could perform again, the singer told fans. Boyle made a surprise appearance during Sunday’s 4 June) grand final of the series, performing alongside the West End cast of Les Misérables at the Eventim Apollo. “It’s extra special for me actually, last April there, I suffered a minor stroke and I thought it’d be crazy to be back on stage and I have done it.” Show boss Simon Cowell applauded Boyle, revealing that he had known that she had recently been unwell. Plan auto-renews until cancelled Try for free Staff contacted police to say Susan Boyle was acting strangely at her London hotel The pair – who previously released their Comic Relief track “I Know Him So Well” in 2011– posed together for a photo.