Selena Gomez has shocked fans this morning, by revealing that she underwent a kidney transplant over the summer.
The 25-year-old singer, who has been laying low over the past few months, has suffered from lupus since 2015 – and her condition led her to undergo major surgery in recent months.
Taking to Instagram, Selena told fans about her surgery – and revealed that her best friend and fellow actress Francia Raisa was her donor.
“I’m very aware some of my fans had noticed I was laying low for part of the summer and questioning why I wasn’t promoting my new music, which I was extremely proud of,” she wrote.
“So I found out I needed to get a kidney transplant due to my Lupus and was recovering. It was what I needed to do for my overall health. I honestly look forward to sharing with you, soon my journey through these past several months as I have always wanted to do with you.
“Until then I want to publicly thank my family and incredible team of doctors for everything they have done for me prior to and post-surgery.
“And finally, there aren’t words to describe how I can possibly thank my beautiful friend Francia Raisa. She gave me the ultimate gift and sacrifice by donating her kidney to me.
“I am incredibly blessed. I love you so much sis. Lupus continues to be very misunderstood but progress is being made,” she added.
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