Jessie J has decided to take a break from social media to address “some unexpected heavy personal stuff” following the death of her longtime security guard.
The singer shared an emotional statement on her social media accounts, in which she confirmed that she’d be taking a hiatus from Twitter and Instagram in a bid to be “more present” and to spend “more real time with people [she] love[s]” after the passing of her bodyguard.
“Starting my new year with some unexpected heavy personal stuff has only made me want to be more present in my life,” she wrote.
“Spending more real time with people I love and some time with myself. When sadness hits, it’s important we embrace it, so it doesn’t define us. And it’s for sure surfaced some emotions and things I needed to work on with all my attention and love.
“I have to practice on myself what I talk about in stage and in my music too. In a good way.
“So I am taking a solid break from all social media for a while. Not forever but a while.”
She went on to state that “for now, anything posted will be work related by my team,” so that she can “live in the moment as much as [she] can and not through [her] phone.” The singer signed off with a Happy New Year message for her fans, sharing her hopes that 2019 will be “the year of living the best life for you.”
Jessie’s decision comes days after she confirmed the sad news of her colleague’s death with an Instagram tribute, in which she shared happy memories from their time together.
“You weren’t just my security, we ARE family,” she wrote, adding: “I love you so much […] I miss you. I will see you on the other side one day. Rest easy Dave.”
