Westlife star Mark Feehily has given fans a health update from his hospital bed, thanking both his followers and bandmates for their support in recent days.
The singer shocked his supporters this week after it emerged he was going to be stepping back from the boyband's tour due to ongoing health issues before he prepares to get surgery.
Posting a black and white picture from his hospital bed, the 43-year-old opened up about being grateful to his fans for their understanding and to his fellow Westlife stars for their "brotherhood."
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"Sweden and Denmark, I am so grateful to you all for your understanding and also so happy to see such good fun at the gigs," he wrote over the photo.
He added: "I will see you next time and until then I will continue to cherish the memories we created in both your beautiful countries since all the way back in 1997!"
The singer then tagged his bandmates in the post and went on to thank them.
"The brotherhood love and support is appreciated more than words can say," he continued.
Earlier on Sunday, bandmate Kian Egan posted a sweet throwback snapshot of the duo to Instagram, wishing Mark a speedy recovery and a happy birthday.
Fans of the star also shared videos from the concert, where they sang a stadium-wide rendition of happy birthday for Mark in his absence.
"Oh no! You’re still in hospital...on your birthday... I thought you were out already. Please rest and convalesce. We’ll see you out of there soon," said one.
"Get well soon Marky I hope you soon will be on your feet again," said another.
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