Grammy-winning singer Pink revealed she welcomed the New Year from a hospital bed, preparing for a significant neck surgery. The 46-year-old artist shared this personal health update in a heartfelt Instagram post, choosing a path of healing as her family enjoyed a snowboarding holiday.
A Hospital Room for New Year's Eve
While her husband Carey Hart and their two children, 14-year-old Willow and 8-year-old Jameson, were away snowboarding, Pink was alone in a hospital room on December 31. The singer disclosed she was about to receive "two new shiny discs" in her neck, a procedure she framed as an act of self-care and reverence for her body.
In her post, she reflected on the challenging year, calling 2025 "a doozy" that ran "from absolutely devastating to mildly annoying." Her decision to end the year with surgery was a conscious choice to leave pain behind. "I am leaving behind all of my hurt in 2025," she wrote, determined to enter 2026 with a renewed focus on wellness.
Rock 'n' Roll as a Contact Sport
Although Pink did not specify the exact cause of her neck injury, she hinted at the intense physical toll of her decades-long career. She remarked that "rock 'n' roll is a contact sport," suggesting the high-energy performances and stage demands may have contributed to the condition requiring surgical intervention.
She described the upcoming surgery not as a cosmetic procedure but as a necessary repair. "It may not be a fancy face-lift, but I am getting two new shiny discs in my neck. A new scar, a new reminder, that I appreciate this vessel that I have and use it for all it's worth," her post read, as reported by E! News.
Choosing Joy and a Positive 2026
Despite the solitary and difficult circumstances, Pink's message was one of profound gratitude and optimism. She expressed thankfulness for the ability to wake up daily and tend to her life's work: loving her children and supporting their dreams.
She made a firm resolution for the year ahead, stating, "I choose joy and I leave behind the hurt." Her goals for 2026 include focusing on positive thoughts, helping preserve choices for others and their families, and to "rage against the dying of the light."
Concluding with warm wishes for her fans, Pink wrote, "Happy New Year and may you experience more joy than sorrow, more sunshine than rain, more love than hatred." Her candid update highlights a celebrity's personal struggle with health, balancing a demanding career with family life, and the universal hope for a brighter tomorrow.
