Selena Gomez has been open and honest about her struggle with Lupus over the years, and this morning she revealed that she had received a kidney transplant over the summer.

The singer told fans that she had been taking a bit of a hiatus over the summer to focus on her health, and thanked her “beautiful friend” actress Francia Raisa for donating her kidney to her.

 

I’m very aware some of my fans had noticed I was laying low for part of the summer and questioning why I wasn’t promoting my new music, which I was extremely proud of. So I found out I needed to get a kidney transplant due to my Lupus and was recovering. It was what I needed to do for my overall health. I honestly look forward to sharing with you, soon my journey through these past several months as I have always wanted to do with you. Until then I want to publicly thank my family and incredible team of doctors for everything they have done for me prior to and post-surgery. And finally, there aren’t words to describe how I can possibly thank my beautiful friend Francia Raisa. She gave me the ultimate gift and sacrifice by donating her kidney to me. I am incredibly blessed. I love you so much sis. Lupus continues to be very misunderstood but progress is being made. For more information regarding Lupus please go to the Lupus Research Alliance website: www.lupusresearch.org/ -by grace through faith

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“I’m very aware some of my fans had noticed I was laying low for part of the summer and questioning why I wasn’t promoting my new music, which I was extremely proud of. So I found out I needed to get a kidney transplant due to my Lupus and was recovering. It was what I needed to do for my overall health. I honestly look forward to sharing with you, soon my journey through these past several months as I have always wanted to do with you. Until then I want to publicly thank my family and incredible team of doctors for everything they have done for me prior to and post-surgery. And finally, there aren’t words to describe how I can possibly thank my beautiful friend Francia Raisa. She gave me the ultimate gift and sacrifice by donating her kidney to me. I am incredibly blessed. I love you so much sis. Lupus continues to be very misunderstood but progress is being made. For more information regarding Lupus please go to the Lupus Research Alliance website: www.lupusresearch.org/ -by grace through faith,” Selena wrote on an Instagram post to her fans.

Back in 2015, Selena first reveal that she suffered from Lupus, and has been heavily involved with charities and organizations helping others who live with the chronic disease.

Fans around the world have been sending messages of love and support to the star all morning

 

https://twitter.com/obrienordiee/status/908274130688061440

 

https://twitter.com/raphablueberry/status/908301346083708928

 

 

Gomez has asked fans to learn more about Lupus at www.lupusresearch.org.

We are thinking of you, and wishing you a speedy recovery, Selena!

 

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