Michael stated earlier this year about his health, “I have a spine disease that affects my leg, so I can’t walk very well.”
In March, his wife Shakira, who is now 75 years old and has been married to Michael since 1973, added: “He had a back treatment very recently. He was experiencing spinal stenosis.”
Spinal stenosis is when the spaces between your spine’s bones become narrower. This can put pressure on the nerves that go through your spine. This can make it difficult for patients to walk, disrupt their equilibrium, and cause a numbing sensation.