Janet Jackson Hospitalized

Singer Janet Jackson fell ill and collapsed during a soundcheck in Montreal on September 29, 2008.¹ Jackson was admitted to the hospital for treatment and released a couple of hours later.²

The incident marked the second time Jackson had been rushed to the emergency room and hospitalized in 2008.³

Her concert in Montreal, along with additional dates in Boston, Philadelphia, Greensboro, Ft. Lauderdale, Uncasville (CT), Verona (NY) and New York City were postponed due to her illness. It was reported that Jackson was suffering from "vestibular migraine," which caused vertigo.^{4 5}

A September 27 tour date in Detroit was postponed for "production constraints" prior to Jackson's hospitalization.⁶

It is reported that Jackson will resume her Rock Witchu Tour in Washington DC on October 15.⁷

Fast Facts

1. No. dates postponed: 10⁵
2. No. dates performed: 7⁵
3. Jackson was taken to the Royal Victoria Hospital in Montreal on September 29, 2008⁸
4. Jackson was released a couple of hours later⁸
5. Jackson canceled her show in Montreal on September 29, 2008⁸
6. Jackson was 42 years old at time of hospitalization⁸
7. Jackson was previously hospitalized in March of 2008, due to the flu³

Janet Jackson Fast Facts

1. Name: Janet Damita Jo Jackson
2. Born: May 16, 1966
3. Birthplace: Gary, Indiana
4. Michael Jackson's sister
5. Jackson is currently on her first tour in seven years, the Rock Witchu tour¹

Prior Hospitalization

Janet Jackson was also hospitalized at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles on March 10, 2008 with shortness of breath. Her representative reported that Jackson is fine and that she was just battling the flu.³

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