Courtney Love says she almost died in 2019

Courtney Love has finally shared a significant milestone: the completion of her long-awaited new album, while simultaneously opening up about a harrowing health scare that tested her resilience after relocating from Los Angeles to London in 2019.

In an Instagram video, the Hole frontwoman addressed persistent fan questions about her next record, confirming that the work is finished. “A lot of you are asking where my record is at. It’s done. It’s kind of been done,” she stated. She emphasized the depth of commitment poured into the project, noting that it was a genuinely impactful piece.

Beyond the creative pursuit, Love spoke candidly about the intense physical challenges she faced following her move to London. She described an illness that followed the relocation, stating that her body “exploded” and that she required frequent hospitalizations. This experience highlights the intense personal cost of navigating major life changes alongside serious health struggles.

These disclosures come after Love has previously revealed the severity of her personal battles. In 2021, she shared that she had nearly died during a hospitalization for anemia, and recounted feeling stigmatized by medical professionals as an addict—a testament to the complex layers of pain and public perception she has navigated.

Reflecting on her musical journey, Love also offered a candid assessment of Hole’s history. She looked back at their 2010 album, Nobody’s Daughter, noting its commercial disappointments with a sense of humility. She recalled the experience of performing at a major festival slot and reflected on the broader state of music, praising current live performances and the talent among musicians.

Looking back at her career as a defining figure in 1990s alternative rock, Love’s history is marked by impactful releases. Hole formed in Los Angeles in 1989, achieving landmark status with Live Through This in 1994. Their follow-up, Celebrity Skin in 1998, became a commercial high point, charting at No. 9 on the Billboard 200 and earning several Grammy nominations.

Though Hole eventually disbanded in 2002, Love continued her artistic trajectory with solo work, including her 2004 album America’s Sweetheart. The band also briefly reunited for a new outing in 2010 with the release of Nobody’s Daughter, which reached No. 15 on the Billboard 200, demonstrating the enduring power and resilience that defines her work.