Avril Lavigne has revealed to concerned fans that she is 'having some health issues' but refused to elaborate.
As reported by Billboard, the 30 year old occasional tween pop punk (who experienced considerable criticism for cultural appropriation with her Japanese video for 'Hello Kitty' in April) tweeted a series of direct messages to concerned fans.
She addressed the account @AvrilMusicChart about her lack of activity.
"I feel bad because I haven't been able to say anything to the fans to let them no [sic] why I've been absent," she said. "I'm torn as I'm quite private…. I'm not feeling well. I'm having some health issues. So please keep me in your prayers."
Lavigne's representatives have not provided any further information on the nature of Lavigne's illness.
Lavigne recently completed her latest tour of Asia in support of her self-titled fifth album.