'Heavenly Voice' Susan Boyle Returns After Overcoming Stroke... "I Won't Be Broken"

"I fought like crazy. And I am back." Susan Boyle, who moved the world with her miraculous voice on 'Britain's Got Talent (BGT)' in 2009, announced her glamorous return after overcoming illness. She nearly lost her voice due to a stroke but has now stepped back into the public eye after a 3-year hiatus.

According to a recent exclusive interview with BBC and Scotland's STV News on the 17th (local time), Boyle opened up about her battle with the stroke she experienced in 2022 and her ambitious plans for 2025.

◆ "I Learned Language and Singing All Over Again"

In April 2022, Boyle suffered a sudden stroke. This severely affected her ability to speak and sing, but she did not give up. In the interview, she recalled, "I had a major stroke, and I had to fight like crazy to come back." She continued, "It took 3 years and was really hard. I won’t hide that fact, but that trial made me keep moving forward. As you know, an old woman cannot be defeated," she added with her characteristic humor.

After the stroke, she started vocal lessons as soon as possible and has been dedicated to rehabilitation to regain the clear and pure voice that millions loved.

◆ "In 2025, I Won't Have My Feet Touching the Ground"

Susan Boyle's schedule for 2025 is already packed after recovering her health. She stated, "There are documentaries and dramas planned, and hopefully, I will also go on tour," predicting, "It will be a busy year where my feet won’t touch the ground." Notably, regarding the production of a biographical drama about her life, she pointed out Academy Award winner Olivia Colman as the actress to portray her, drawing attention. Boyle expressed, "I don’t know who will play me, but I hope it’s Olivia Colman because she seems like a funny and happy person like me."

Additionally, she is expanding her activities by making a cameo in a new film directed by Rupert Everett and singing the theme song.

◆ The Legend of 100 Million Views, Starting Again

Susan Boyle rose to stardom by singing 'I Dreamed a Dream' from the musical 'Les Misérables' on the BGT stage in 2009. The video at that time surpassed 120 million views on YouTube, creating a global phenomenon, and she has since sold over 25 million albums. After overcoming another turning point in her life, she is courageously declaring, "I’m ready," receiving an outpouring of support from fans around the world.