Annie Lennox, 70, who shot to international stardom with her hit 'Sweet Dreams' as part of the band Eurythmics, has faced numerous health challenges behind the scenes. Despite achieving fame alongside Dave Stewart in the 1980s, life post-success hasn't always been plain sailing. The singer admitted that she had been grappling with complications from a surgery she underwent more than 10 years ago. Fast forward a few years, and Annie has now disclosed that she is neurodivergent, having recently been diagnosed with ADHD.

She chose to discuss her diagnosis on BBC Women's Hour, telling presenter Nuala McGovern that she passed the test with flying colours. "I'm a magpie, I observe things, I'm highly sensitive," Annie revealed on the BBC Radio 4 programme.

"And I found out that I actually am a bit neurodivergent. And it's explained a great deal to me about how my mind works and how other people with ADHD, how their mind works.

"It's not an easy thing to live with but it's also a superpower. I think it does bring brilliance - I'm not saying that I am brilliant, but I'll take that!"

In 2019, Annie confided in fans about her health, revealing that she had undergone a back operation years earlier. "Over a decade ago I had to have a back operation and a lot of things changed after that," she divulged. "Long story.. but I occasionally suffer from excruciating nerve pain, which comes in with vengeance when I least expect it."

Several days following her original post, she disclosed that touring was no longer possible due to "such physical challenges".

The ordeal began in 2008 during an AIDS conference in Mexico, where the performer suffered a back spasm.

Annie was swiftly transported back to London for spinal surgery to address a trapped nerve, according to a Sony BMG representative.

A trapped nerve, which may develop when surrounding muscles, bones, cartilage or tendons apply excessive pressure to a nerve, frequently causes pain, tingling, numbness or weakness. Despite the operation, she has continued to endure persistent pain.

Whilst recovering, the celebrity wrote on her blog: "Got an MRI scan this morning and am now sitting up in bed with my left foot like a dead fish."

She confessed to the Scotsman that she had developed a limp, though remained hopeful, saying it "ain't bad" given she initially worried about being "permanently disabled" after the back pain struck in Mexico.