Ray J Reveals He Has Only Months to Live at 45 Due to Heart Condition

Ray J has shared a deeply troubling update about his health, revealing that doctors have warned he may only have months left to live following severe heart complications.

William Ray Norwood Jr. Opened up on Instagram Live about his health after a recent hospitalization for pneumonia. During the emotional livestream, Ray J said his heart is currently functioning at just 25 percent, a condition he described as his heart turning “black.”

“2027 is definitely a wrap for me,”

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he said, gesturing toward his chest. “This is black. This is done.” Ray J admitted that he nearly died during his hospital stay and took responsibility for the lifestyle choices that led to his health crisis.

He openly spoke about years of heavy alcohol and drug use, saying he believed he was “indestructible” and could handle the excess.

“I messed up, I thought I could handle all the alcohol, the Adderall, all the drugs. I thought nothing would happen to me, but it did. It cut my time short.”

According to the singer, he was drinking as many as four to five bottles of alcohol a day and taking up to 10 Adderall pills daily before his health deteriorated.

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Even with such a serious diagnosis, Ray J has been full of gratitude for the outpouring of love and support from his fans and family. He specifically thanked his parents, Sonja and Willie Norwood, and his sister, Grammy-winning singer Brandy, for standing by him during this difficult period. “My mom and dad are taking me to my next checkup,” he shared. “And my sister paid my bills for the rest of the year. That’s love.”

Ray J, who shares two children, Melody, and Epik, with his ex-wife Princess Love, said he is trying to remain focused and hopeful while taking his recovery seriously. “As long as I stay on the right path and stay focused, everything will be alright,” he said, while acknowledging that his health remains unstable.