Boyle, who rose to fame in 2009 thanks to “Britain’s Got Talent,” stunned spectators during the season 4 finale with a performance.

Susan Boyle, an actress, is transparent about her health.

The Scottish singer, who first rose to fame on the program in 2009, made a surprise appearance on Britain’s Got Talent’s season 4 finale. After her performance, Boyle revealed that she had suffered a stroke the previous year.

She joined the West End cast of Les Miserables in order to play “I Dreamed a Dream,” the song that made her famous when she first debuted in the talent competition.

Boyle, 62, said of her performance, “It feels amazing. I have a special connection to it because I suffered a small stroke there in April of last year.

“I’ve pushed hard to get back on stage,” she continued.

After Boyle delivered a health update, show creator and head judge Simon Cowell complimented her for her strength. “Susan, we owe you so much, and I knew you weren’t well, but if anyone was going to come back, you were going to be the one because it wouldn’t be the same without you,” added 63-year-old Cowell.

On social media, the “Wild Horses” singer also discussed performing again. On her Instagram, she posted images from the memorable evening. She added, “I had the honor of performing with the wonderful cast of @lesmizofficial tonight at @bgt. The fact that I suffered a stroke in April 2022 made this event all the more special for me.”

In the final sentence of her post, she said, “Tonight my hard work & perseverance paid off, singing the song that started it all, ‘I Dreamed A Dream.'” I’ve been working incredibly hard over the past year to regain my speech and singing with the sole goal of being able to perform on stage once more.”

According to the Mayo Clinic, a stroke occurs when the blood supply to a specific area of the brain is interrupted or reduced. Stroke symptoms can range from a headache to paralysis, difficulty speaking and comprehending others, among others.

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