X Factor star Sinitta Malone bravely opened up about a recent health scare this week, which left her unable to breathe.
The 56-year-old singer thanked her longtime friend Simon Cowell for his support, as she battled the mystery condition.
Sinitta admitted doctors had branded her as a “walking miracle” after surviving the unnamed illness.
Speaking to New! magazine, she said: “I had several blows to my physical and mental health and it set me back in a massive way. I was a walking disaster.
“I had a panic attack as a result of quite a traumatic situation that was so severe that everyone thought, including me, that I was having a heart attack.”
Sinitta opened up about a recent health scare, which left her struggling to breathe (Image: Tim P. Whitby/Getty Images)
The ITV star decided against labelling the condition, adding that she “can’t go into it just yet”.
She added: “As soon as I am able to talk about it I will.”
With help from music mogul Simon, Sinitta received help from premium psychiatrists and psychologists, aiding her recovery.
Simon and Sinitta have been good pals for years, rising the ranks in the music industry together (Image: GETTY)
She went on: “Simon as usual was incredible.
“He helped me get the best medical attention and I pulled through.”
Sinitta and Simon dated back in the early 80s, managing to maintain a strong friendship after their romance fizzled out.
Sinitta thanked Simon for his support throughout her battle with the health condition (Image: GETTY)
With hit singles like So Macho under her belt, Simon invited her to appear on X Factor to assist in the Judges’ Houses stage of the competition back in 2004.
After that, she became a regular fixture in the show, helping to nurture major talents like Leona Lewis and Olly Murs.
Sinitta later joined The Xtra Factor as a host, presenting the spin-off series in its heyday, before its eventual axing in 2016.
Source: Celebrities - dailystar.co.uk
