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Ed Sheeran Says He’s Recovering From Shingles, Debuts Shaved Head as Tour Resumes

His case highlights a condition that usually strikes older adults.

Overview

  • In a Tuesday Instagram 'life update,' Sheeran said he spent the last month with shingles and is now recovering.
  • He also unveiled a shaved head, saying the buzz cut marks a fresh start he is considering keeping.
  • The LOOP Tour restarts in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, with new Latin America dates added in Mexico, Brazil, Paraguay, Argentina and Chile.
  • Shingles is a reactivation of the chickenpox virus that causes a painful rash, according to major medical sources.
  • At 35, Sheeran falls outside the age group that sees most cases, with the National Institute on Aging noting about half occur in people 60 or older.