Tori Kelly Says She’s “Feeling Stronger” & “Hopeful” After Health Scare

Grammy-winning singer Tori Kelly is speaking out on social media for the first time since being hospitalized after collapsing while out with friends.

In a handwritten letter posted on Instagram and Twitter, the American Idol alum wrote ‘it’s been a scary few days,” adding she’s “feeling stronger now & hopeful but unfortunately there are still some things to uncover.”

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As previously reported by TMZ, Kelly was out on Sunday night with friends having dinner in downtown L.A. when she passed out. A source told the outlet Kelly was “out for a while” saying that her heart started being really fast before she was rushed to the hospital.

According to TMZ, her friends drove her to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, where she was diagnosed with blood clots in her legs and lungs.

“Of course I am heartbroken about all of the things I had planned for this week of releasing my EP, but I know my health must come first,” her letter continued. “Until I see you again, I want you to enjoy a project that represents the happy place I’ve been in the last few years.”

Kelly’s new EP Tori releases on Friday.

The singer-songwriter wrote she is “so grateful for the doctors and nurses who have been looking after me,” adding, “I love you all so much and I am truly overwhelmed by all of the love and care I have received, thank you from the bottom of my heart!”

The 30-year-old singer first gained recognition when she was a teenager after posting videos on YouTube. Kelly was also featured during American Idol Season 9 making it through Hollywood Week coming short of making the top 24.

See her letter below.

Bruce Haring contributed to this report.

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