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Muni Long Details Double Lung Transplant After Being Told She Had a Week to Live
The singer said doctors told her she had days to live without the procedure and that she is recovering after vocal surgery.
- On Tuesday, June 23, 2026, Grammy-winning singer Muni Long revealed on Good Morning America that she underwent a double lung transplant after developing pneumonia.
- Pneumonia developed while Long was opening for Brandy and Monica, leaving her with one week to live without immediate surgery; doctors offered transplant or hospice care.
- Facing the prognosis, the mother of 3-year-old Tatum prioritized her life over career vanity. "The ego and the vanity was just like, But what about my voice?" Long reflected, yet chose the procedure.
- Six months post-surgery, Long reports feeling "fabulous" and symptom-free. She released her first solo single of the year, "Richest," on Monday, June 22, noting the track was recorded before the procedure altered her voice.
- Doctors have advised Long to rest for up to a year before returning to the stage. While live performances remain on hold, she intends to release new music to support fans during her recovery.
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Muni Long Reveals Doctors Gave Her Just One Week To Live
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