According to major media reports, Max George was admitted to hospital in December 2024. Doctors discovered he had a 2:1 block on his heart, a condition caused by a problem with the electrical pulses controlling the heartbeat. His heart rate was not improving, necessitating urgent surgery.
George was fitted with a pacemaker that week, a device that can help keep the heart beating regularly. He documented his hospital experience on Instagram due to boredom. George described the ordeal, saying, 'It was mad.
' He added, 'It was a shock more than anything. 0 last year. He is now backing a new campaign by the British Heart Foundation to raise awareness of people living with heart conditions.
As part of the campaign, George will speak with people who have heart conditions and they will swap stories about their experiences. He said, 'To interact with people was just something nice to do. But the more I spoke to people, the more I realised that there was a lot of people my age and younger that have had this happen to them.
' The BHF campaign will see the charity unveil 65 red benches across the UK in tribute to those living with cardiovascular disease, with each bench carrying the name of a survivor plus a short message about them and what they enjoy. It is unknown whether George has any ongoing health issues or limitations due to his heart condition.