NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 17: Nineteen-year-old music artist Jordin Sparks publicly pledge with her thumbprints not to text and drive, kicking off the national "X the TXT" tour sponsored by Allstate Insurance at the Shoreham Hotel on November 17, 2009 in New York City. (Photo by Mark Von Holden/Getty Images for SS+K)
Posted: Friday, 20 November 2009 11:43AM
Sparks Hospitalized With Appendicitis
Singer Jordin Sparks is recovering after emergency surgery to have her appendix removed.
The 19-year-old American Idol winner was slated to perform in Australia, with Australian Idol Guy Sebastian on Sunday, but was forced to scrap her appearance she was hospitalized with acute appendicitis on Wednesday night.
The singer logged on to her Twitter.com page from the recovery room on Thursday, posting a picture of herself and assuring fans she plans to be back on her feet in "the next week or so".
She added: "Feeling a little better but very sore. Thank you so much for your thoughts & prayers. It means so much & it's so powerful."
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