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Westlife star sues surgeon over weight loss operation
Original: Westlife star sues surgeon after weight loss operation ‘nearly killed him’ https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https://metro.co .uk/2
A member of the Irish boy band Westlife is suing a surgeon, claiming a weight loss operation nearly killed him. The singer alleges the procedure went badly wrong and left him with serious complications, and he has now taken legal action against the doctor responsible. The story is drawing attention because of the star's fame and the severity of the alleged medical negligence claims involved.
Why now: A well-known pop star suing a surgeon over a life-threatening operation is striking celebrity and health news
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- Westlife star sues surgeon after weight loss operation ‘nearly killed him’ https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https://metro.co .uk/2026/09/26/westlife-star-sues-surgeon-weight-loss-operation-nearly-killed-him-29655988/ · metro.co.uk@web.brid.gy · 1
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