Posted September 29, 200618 yr Brain surgery for Russell Watson from the bbc Russell Watson worked in a factory before his singing took off Opera singer Russell Watson is "in good spirits" after an emergency operation to remove a brain tumour. The benign lump was discovered while Watson, 39, was recording his new album in Los Angeles. He flew back to London for a five-hour operation on Monday, which successfully removed the 8cm tumour. Watson's album, due out in November, will now be released in early 2007. But his UK tour in November and December is still expected to go ahead. Further recording is on hold until Watson has fully recovered from the operation, which took place at St George's Hospital in south London. Grateful The singer was examined in Los Angeles after developing a severe headache and impaired vision. He had to wait two days to find out if the tumour was malignant or not, during which he carried on recording. "Russell wishes to pay his sincere thanks and appreciation to the entire medical team at St George's Hospital who successfully carried out the operation," said a spokeswoman for the Salford-born tenor. "He is obviously very relieved that the operation has been a success and is in good spirits. He is now resting and we are told by the doctor he will make a complete recovery," she added. Watson, who used to be a factory worker before he turned to singing, has sold more than 4 million albums worldwide.
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