Jessie J makes a shocking and inspirational admission

Jessie J has previously spoken about an illness she had when she was younger, but she has now revealed just how serious it actually was.

The talented singer has opened up about  suffering a stroke when she was just 18!

Jessie was singing at the Delete Bone Cancer Gala in New York City recently when she spoke about her condition, saying: “I had a stroke when I was 18 … I appreciate everyday that I am able to live my dream.”

When she was a child, Jessie was diagnosed with Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome which can cause an irregular heartbeat.

Wow, what a brave lady, we love her outlook on life!