Ed Sheeran Reveals He Had Shingles — and Why He Shaved His Head

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News (1 / 1) 28.04.2026 16:58 / Julia

Ed Sheeran surprised fans with a candid Instagram update: he's been battling shingles for the past month, is now on the mend, and has even shaved his head to mark a fresh start. Read on to discover the full story!

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The 35-year-old wrote on Instagram, "I've had shingles for the last month, wouldn't recommend it, but on the mend now." The Mayo Clinic explains shingles is a viral infection that causes a painful rash and is caused by the varicella-zoster virus, the same virus behind chickenpox. That virus can remain in the body and later reactivate as shingles; it isn't usually life-threatening but can be very painful and is more common in older adults.