Tom Jones 'thought this was it' following week-long hospital stay for pneumonia

Sir Tom Jones, 86, revealed he experienced a severe medical scare and believed he was going to die after contracting pneumonia. He spent a week in the hospital, including two days in the ICU, and was unable to breathe. Upon recovery, Jones expressed his strong desire to return to performing, stating that he cannot live without being on stage.

• Sir Tom Jones, 86, experienced a serious medical scare that led him to believe he was near death.
• The singer was hospitalized for a week with pneumonia, which he initially mistook for the flu.
• During his hospital stay, Jones spent two days in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU).
• Upon his discharge, Jones insisted on returning to performing, stating it’s where he belongs and he cannot live without it.
• His concert at the Greek Theater in Los Angeles was rescheduled due to this health concern.
• Jones recalled his first performance at the Greek in 1969, just before his song ‘It’s Not Unusual’ became his first No. 1 hit.