Donald Glover, known by his stage name Childish Gambino, has disclosed that he suffered a stroke last year, which led to the cancellation of his world tour. The 42-year-old musician and actor made the revelation during a performance at Tyler, the Creator's Camp Flog Gnaw festival in Los Angeles on Saturday night.
Glover explained that he experienced severe head pain and vision problems after a show in Louisiana. Upon seeking medical attention in Houston, he was informed by doctors that he had had a stroke. He initially postponed and later cancelled the remaining US, UK, European, and Australian dates of his tour, citing a longer-than-expected recovery.
In addition to the stroke, Glover revealed that he had broken a foot. Further medical examinations uncovered a hole in his heart, requiring two separate surgeries. He joked about the situation, referencing actor Jamie Foxx's stroke in 2023, before expressing concern about disappointing fans.
Glover, a five-time Grammy winner, has retired his Childish Gambino persona following the release of his final album, Bando Stone & the New World. The cancelled tour was intended as a farewell to the musical project.
