Tom Jones reveals he almost died during return to stage following serious mystery illness

Tom Jones has returned to the stage in Los Angeles after a serious illness, telling concertgoers he thought he was going to die when he could not breathe. His account adds detail to the circumstances behind his postponed show and marks his return to performing.

The 86-year-old singer said what he thought was flu became pneumonia, leading to a paramedic call and two days in intensive care at UCLA Medical Center. He spent a week in hospital before performing to a sold-out Greek Theatre audience, with his original 26 October concert rescheduled; the show featured “It’s Not Unusual”, “Sex Bomb” and “Delilah” as part of his “Come Gather Round” tour.