Ray J Claims Less Than a Year to Live After Heart Scare

Singer Ray J revealed a dire health prognosis in social media videos this week, claiming doctors have informed him he has less than a year to live following a recent hospitalization for severe pneumonia and heart complications.

The 45-year-old entertainer, whose real name is William Raymond Norwood Jr., shared the update after being admitted to a Las Vegas hospital on January 7. He experienced chest pains that prompted emergency tests, including an echocardiogram and X-rays. Ray J stated in an Instagram video posted on January 25 that his heart is functioning at only 25 percent capacity, adding, "My heart's only beating like 25, but as long as I stay focused and stay on the right path, then everything will be all right. So thank you for all your prayers." He captioned the post, "Just almost died!! I'm alive because of your prayers and support!!"

In a follow-up video on January 28, Ray J elaborated on his condition, attributing it to years of excessive drinking and partying. "2027 is definitely a wrap for me. That's what they say," he said, placing his head in his hands as a friend urged him to stay positive and disregard the prognosis. He expressed regret over his lifestyle,...