Dale Bozzio needs surgery. The Missing Persons frontwoman, who shot to fame in the 80s, is suffering from severe capsular contracture. Therefore, she needs her silicone breast implants removed as soon as possible.
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With that in mind, her son, Troy McKenzie, has set up a GoFundMe to help raise money for the operation. Fans have already donated $33,700, with the target being $45,000.
"This condition causes excessive scar tissue that hardens around the breast, pain, tightness, discomfort, and distorted or unnatural breast shape," McKenzie wrote on the GoFundMe page. "It has left her in constant pain, and it is very difficult for her to perform, record, or earn a living. After removal, she will need reconstructive surgery and extensive recovery."
Bozzio turns 71 next March. The operation would undoubtedly improve her quality of life. However, McKenzie noted that the recovery period could last up to three months. Unfortunately for the family, the surgery Bozzio needs is not covered by their insurance, which is why they've turned to the public for help.
It would also appear that once healed, Bozzio will be back on the road and continuing to play music.
"Every dollar donated goes directly to Dale's medical treatments and healing so that we can get her well and back out there rocking for you," McKenzie added.
Dale Bozzio Once Spent Several Months in a Coma
This isn't the first time Dale Bozzio has dealt with health issues. In 1976, she fell 40 feet from a Los Angeles Hotel window. Her injuries led her to spend several months in a coma. The fall led to a broken kneecap and ribs. She needed 52 stitches after the fall.
Bozzio detailed that moment in her life during a recent appearance on "The Magnificent Others" podcast.
"I passed out in seventy-six and woke up in seventy-seven," Bozzio said. "You gotta remember, I fell forty feet out of a window...I was out for a long time. Life support. Well, yeah, I broke my kneecap, broke my floating ribs, and split my head open. Fifty-two stitches. And really, a miracle to be alive, pretty much."
Bozzio has clearly overcome bigger health issues in her life. Nevertheless, that doesn't mean she's not in pain. The sooner she gets the surgery she needs, the better it will be for her and her family.
