EastEnders star Maisie Smith in emotional hospital visit to pop star boyfriend Max George before urgent heart surgery
19 December 2024, 18:55 | Updated: 19 December 2024, 22:44
Eastenders star Maisie Smith has visited her boyfriend Max George in hospital after the Wanted singer underwent an emergency heart operation.
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Smith 23, shared a photo of George, 36, who had the operation after being diagnosed with a 2:1 block in his heart.
That's a condition where the heart beats more slowly or with an abnormal rhythm.
Smith said: "Got to see my wonderful man today", adding a heart emoji. "Proud of you @maxgeorge." Max reposted it, also saying: "Thank you baby. I love you so much."
After a scan on Monday, George said "we don't have too much time to wait", explaining that his heart rate has remained low and he will need surgery sooner than expected.
"Unfortunately my heart rate hasn't picked up at all in almost a week," the singer said on Instagram.
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"Because of this, we don't have too much time to wait so it looks like I'm going to be in surgery way quicker than the doctors first thought. I may even be home for Christmas!
"Still a pretty scary time right now and the last few nights have been really rough, but I wanted to say that I'm absolutely humbled by all your messages of support.
"Both people I know and those I don't. It's given me a much needed boost and my family have been overwhelmed with support, which means more to me than anything."
A heart block is caused by a problem with the electrical pulses controlling the heartbeat, according to the NHS website.
Manchester-born George said a full CT scan is "not something I'd choose to do again", as he shared a series of images with wires attached to his chest.
Tom Parker, who rose to fame in The Wanted alongside George, died in 2022 at the age of 33 after being diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour. The boyband formed in 2009 and achieved hits including UK number ones All Time Low in 2010 and Glad You Came in 2011.
George also appeared in US musical series Glee and competed on Strictly Come Dancing in 2020, where he met
