Lira breaks silence after stroke
"The stroke has unfortunately affected my speech, however, I am making lots of progress."
In April, the award-winning South African singer Lira sadly suffered a stroke while in Germany. As a result, her ability to communicate, in particular, her speech, has been impacted.
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Lira recently broke her silence on social media and thanked her fans for their "overwhelming love, support, and prayers."
"I am recovering well. Physically, I have been unaffected, I am strong and healthy. The stroke has unfortunately affected my speech, however, I am making lots of progress every day."
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She also mentioned that she would take some time to focus on her recovery and asked her fans to please keep her in their prayers.
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