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Max George's Heart Surgery Sparks UK Campaign for Survivors

2/28/2026

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Max George, a 37-year-old member of The Wanted, was hospitalized in December 2024 for a serious heart condition.
Doctors diagnosed a 2:1 heart block, leading to urgent surgery and the fitting of a pacemaker.
He says the experience is a "blessing" and will support a British Heart Foundation campaign.
The campaign will install 65 red benches across the UK, each honoring a cardiovascular disease survivor.

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Max George, a 37-year-old member of The Wanted, was hospitalized in December 2024 for a serious heart condition.
Doctors diagnosed a 2:1 heart block, leading to urgent surgery and the fitting of a pacemaker.
He says the experience is a "blessing" and will support a British Heart Foundation campaign.
The campaign will install 65 red benches across the UK, each honoring a cardiovascular disease survivor.