Russell Crowe's ex-wife Danielle Spencer shares health update after having surgery for a splenic aneurysm

Danielle Spencer has shared a health update with her fans following surgery after she suffered a splenic aneurysm.

The Aussie singer and actress, 56, who is the ex-wife of Hollywood star Russell Crowe, shared a video thanking followers for their support throughout her health scare.

"GREETINGS👋 Dropped off the planet for a minute," she began in an Instagram post, underneath a clip of herself blowing a kiss and making prayer hands to the camera.

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"I just wanted to thank you all so much for the lovely messages after my recent surgery," Spencer said, who has just made her big music comeback.

Spencer, who is the daughter of Australian entertainer Don Spencer, added: "They were much appreciated 🙏♥️."

"Happy to report that all is well! I'm back working on getting some more music out there VERY soon. Watch this space🎶."

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When she first revealed her health scare, Spencer shared a video from her hospital bed, writing: "Meanwhile, completely out of left field-I thought I'd take a short break from music to have myself a splenic aneurysm 🙄."

She then praised surgeons, adding: "Hooray for the surgeons of the world, who boldly go where most of us could not conceive of going. Huge respect and gratitude 🙏💫."

A splenic artery aneurysm, according to the Cleveland Clinic, "is a bulge in the artery that supplies blood to your spleen" and symptoms can include pain in the stomach area and even internal bleeding if it ruptures.

Nine months ago, Spencer made her comeback to the music industry after a 14-year hiatus.

The Australian actress and singer-songwriter, known for the film The Crossing and the show Hampton Court, as well as songs such as Blast Off and On Your Side, recently celebrated the release of her powerful new single, Regenerate.

"It feels like the right time for me. I feel really positive about putting music out," Spencer told nine.com.au at the time.

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"The music industry is in a strange place in a lot of ways, but for me personally, this just feels right for me at this time. I feel excited about it and ready to do it."

"I hope it translates that feeling that we all have the capability to constantly restart ourselves," Spencer said about Regenerate.

"It's sort of a message of hope and a message that as humans we do have that ability to regenerate and reboot ourselves and get back on track.

"I'm coming back after 14 years and it is that kind of concept of having to reboot yourself every now and then in life."

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