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Courtney Love Confirms New Album Amid 2019 Health Crisis
8/16/2026, 6:52:25 AM
Health Crisis and Recovery
In 2019 Courtney Love moved from Los Angeles to England and soon after experienced a severe, unnamed illness that required repeated hospitalizations. She described losing most of her hair, dropping to about 100 pounds, and being told by doctors that she would not survive. Love said she rejected that prognosis, drawing on a childhood habit of questioning adult statements, and eventually recovered. She now describes herself as “healthy” and ready to resume public performances.
Album Creation During Illness
Love indicated that the solo record she has been working on was largely written and recorded while she was in hospital. She approached the project as if it might be her final album, allowing herself to make the music she has always wanted. The album’s completion coincides with her recovery, and she plans to return to touring. Collaborators mentioned in the coverage include Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong, R.E.M. vocalist Michael Stipe, and former Hole bassist Melissa Auf der Maur.
Official Statements & Responses
In an Instagram video, Love addressed fan questions about the record’s status, confirming that the album is finished and that she believes it is “a really good record.” She thanked the team that supported her during the health ordeal and asked fans for patience as she prepares to re-enter public life. Love also reflected on Hole’s 2010 album *Nobody’s Daughter*, calling it a “flop,” and emphasized that performing remains central to her wellbeing.
Verbatim Quotes
- “I went to England in 2019 and when I went there, you know, my body just exploded,” — Courtney Love
- “When I went there, my body just exploded. It just exploded. And I was in hospitals a lot. I almost died,” — Courtney Love
- “I lost all my hair. I was about 100 pounds. And they told me I was going to die. I didn’t believe them.” — Related Video Love
Data & Statistics
- Weight during illness: about 100 pounds.
- Physical effects: total hair loss.
- Last Hole release: *Nobody’s Daughter* (2010).
- Notable collaborators on the new solo project: Billie Joe Armstrong (Green Day), Michael Stipe (R.E.M.), Melissa Auf der Maur (former Hole bassist).
The disclosures tie Love’s personal health battle directly to the creative process behind her forthcoming solo album.
