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Actress Lea Michele shares update on son's 'scary' health issue: 'Not out of the woods completely'

By Naomi White|

L?ea Michele has updated fans on her son's condition following a mystery illness.

The actress, who shared an Instagram story of herself from the set of the Broadway production of Funny Girl, said it had been a ' really long week'.

?The Glee almuna, 36, last week had to miss two shows of the production, issuing an apology saying her son, two, had a 'scary health issue' and she needed to be by his side in hospital.

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Lea Michele has told fans her son Ever 'isn't out of the woods' with mystery condition. (Instagram)

Though Michele has not revealed further details regarding the issue, in her update she said he had been improving.

"We're still not out of the woods completely with our son," she said. "But he's headed into a good direction, and we're really, really grateful."

Now back on set, Michele thanked fans for the support they offered to her and husband Zandy Reich during the challenging experience.

"I'm really happy to be back with my 'Funny Girl' family. And I just wanted to say thank you to everyone for just so much love and support this week. I really, really appreciated it."

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Lea Michelle posts Instagram story letting fans know her son Ever is in hospital.
Lea Michelle announced on Instagram last week that her son Ever was in hospital with a 'scary' health issue. (Instagram)

After the production company behind the musical updated theatregoers that Michele would not be appearing, many fans sent the actress their well-wishes.

"So sad to hear this," said one. "Hope her son is okay, and glad she's able to be with him and being a terrific mum. I'm just sad that I won't have the opportunity to see her on stage?."

"Really hope her baby is ok. Take care Lea," added another. "Praying all is well with Lea and her family. She's a terrific actress but an even more terrific mother," said a third.?

Lea Michele and her son
Lea Michele and her son (Instagram)

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