Courtney Love Reveals She ‘Almost Died’ in 2019 Amid Mystery Illness
Courtney Love has said she “almost died” during an unspecified illness after moving from Los Angeles to London in 2019, but has since recovered and is now healthy. She shared the account while updating fans on a completed new album, signalling a return to music despite ruling out a Hole reunion.
Love said the illness led to repeated hospital visits, significant weight loss to about 100 pounds and hair loss, although she did not disclose a diagnosis. Her forthcoming record reportedly includes collaborators such as Billie Joe Armstrong and Michael Stipe; she also said she wants to tour and sing again, while reflecting on the commercial failure of Hole’s 2010 album Nobody’s Daughter.
- Courtney Love says she nearly died during an undisclosed 2019 illness.
- She says she has recovered and completed a new album.
- Love hopes to return to touring soon.
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Courtney Love is an American singer, songwriter and actor best known as the frontwoman of the alternative rock band Hole. The band became prominent in the 1990s with albums including Live Through This, and Love has also released music under her own name.
Love was married to Nirvana singer Kurt Cobain until his death in 1994, which made her a frequent subject of public attention beyond her own work. Her career has included acting roles, solo releases and periods away from recording and touring.
Hole’s final studio album, Nobody’s Daughter, was released in 2010 after several changes to the band’s line-up and did not match the commercial success of its earlier records. Love has periodically discussed new music and possible live performances, though she has said she does not intend to reunite Hole.