Dame Shirley Bassey, 89, gives rare health update after having surgery and issuing apology to fans! QT

DAME Shirley Bassey has given fans a huge update after undergoing surgery.

Back in March, the Welsh superstar, 89, had an operation on her hand after explaining that she was in so much pain that she was struggling to reply to fan mail.

Dame Shirley Bassey had to have surgery on her handCredit: Instagram
She apologised to fans for not being able to reply to fan mailCredit: Getty

But thankfully, Dame Shirley was in much better spirits thanks to a trip to Spain.

In a photo shared to her Instagram, she grinned and revealed her bandaged hand as she sat in a restaurant.

The Love Story singer wrote: “Hello Everybody! I’m currently visiting Spain and am in one of Madrid’s famous restaurants, where they have given me a chair with my name on it! So very cool.

“Thank you so much for asking how my hand is after the operation – it’s coming along slowly.

She recently celebrated 70 years in the industryCredit: PA

 

She enjoyed dinner at a restaurant that engraved her name into a chairCredit: Getty

“I still find it difficult to write, and eating with my left hand, which is not easy, but helps with my diet!

“I’m now off to spend time with my son and his family. Sending you lots of love and Best Wishes. Dame Shirley.”

Fans flocked to her comment section and wrote: “Ah I’m so glad to see you safe and well. Looking spectacular as always.”

“There should be a THRONE in every major city in the world just for YOU Dame Shirley,” added another.

“Sending healing vibes, we all love you,” said a third.

She recently celebrated 70 years in the business.

In an Instagram post she wrote: “It has been an honour to sing and entertain my fans for over 70 years.

“Across seven decades (wow!), I have had the privilege to meet many of you, and receive fan mail from all around the world!”

But then she apologised to her loyal following: “I always loved seeing the different stamps and used to collect them in a book.

“Through letters shared, I have read of your celebrations, your losses, your achievements, memories, dreams and even how my music has brought 1978 generations of families together. I am truly humbled.

Continuing, the star said: “At this point in time, I’m sorry to say, that due to up-and-coming hand surgery, I will no longer be able to reply to fan mail.

“We kindly request for you to avoid sending vinyls, personal items and photographs, as we will be unable to post them back to you.