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Shirley Bassey has emergency surgery

Bassey - Recovering in hospital
Bassey - Recovering in hospital

Singer Shirley Bassey is recovering in hospital after undergoing emergency surgery on her stomach.

The 71-year-old star was reportedly rushed to a hospital in Monaco last week after she complained of abdominal pains.

Her spokesperson Paul Carey said: "Dame Shirley Bassey is recovering well after an emergency operation to relieve stomach complications, after complaining of abdominal pain last week."

He continued: "The Dame was admitted to hospital in Monaco, where she is a resident."

"Doctors performed an emergency procedure and the Dame is making a good recovery and doctors are happy with her progress," he added.

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