The Grammy-winning R&B artist took to social media just before 4 p.m. EDT to allay fans’ fears, attributing her hospitalization to “dehydration” and “low amounts of nutrition.”
TMZ first reported that emergency personnel responded to Norwood’s LA home. The entertainment news outlet cited unnamed sources attributing the episode to a possible seizure, but that detail has not been confirmed by Norwood or her representatives.
The “I Wanna Be Down” singer was previously hospitalized in June 2017 after falling ill on a Delta Air Lines flight from Los Angeles International Airport, the Los Angeles Times reported.
According to TMZ, Brandy, 43, is expected to recover from the medical incident. Her parents were reportedly with her at the hospital as of Wednesday morning.
Known for such R&B hits as “The Boy is Mine,” Brandy also starred in movies and TV series, including the popular sitcom “Moesha,” the recent “Queens” and Rodgers & Hammerstein’s “Cinderella,” the Times reported.
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Brandy through the years LOS ANGELES, CA – DECEMBER 31st: In this image released on December 31, Brandy performs at Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2021 broadcast on December 31, 2020 and January 1, 2021. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for dick clark productions) (Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for dick clark productions)
Brandy through the years LOS ANGELES - JANUARY 26: Moesha. A UPN (United Paramount Network) television family sitcom. Premiere episode broadcast January 26, 1996. Left to right, Lamont Bentley (as Hakeem Campbell); Countess Vaughn (as Kimberly Ann Parker, seated); Shar Jackson (as Niecy Jackson); Marcus T. Paulk (as Myles Mitchell, young boy in front); Brandy Norwood (as Moesha Mitchell); Yvette Wilson (as Andell Wilkerson); William Allen Young (as Frank Mitchell) and Sheryl Lee Ralph (as Dee Mitchell). (Photo by CBS via Getty Images) (CBS Photo Archive/CBS via Getty Images)
Brandy through the years CHICAGO - SEPTEMBER 1994: Singer Brandy performs at Club Inta's in Chicago, Illinois in September 1994. (Photo By Raymond Boyd/Getty Images) (Raymond Boyd/Getty Images)
Brandy through the years Ray J and his sister Brandy on the set of his new video 'Wait A Minute' featuring Lil' Kim, his new single on Atlantic Records, in Los Angeles, Ca. 1/31/01. Ray J is the brother of singer Brandy and has been an actor/singer since he was 7 years old. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) (Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
Brandy through the years AUBURN HILLS, MI - JANUARY 17: Singer/actress Brandy and friend Alexis Welch signals to her fiance Quentin Richardson #3 of the Phoenix Suns after he received his fourth foul while taking on the Detroit Pistons on January 17, 2005 at the Palace of Auburn Hills in Auburn Hills, Michigan. The Pistons defeated the Suns 94-80. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2005 NBAE (Photo by Allen Einstein/NBAE via Getty Images) (Allen Einstein/NBAE via Getty Images)
Brandy through the years Ray J and Brandy during Brandy, Quentin Richardson and Other Celebrities at Lot 61 - July 16, 2004 at Lot 61 in New York City, New York, United States. ***Exclusive*** (Photo by Shareif Ziyadat/FilmMagic) (Shareif Ziyadat/FilmMagic)
Brandy through the years UNSPECIFIED - UNSPECIFIED: In this screengrab released on October 27, Brandy performs for the BET Hip Hop Awards 2020. (Photo by 2020HHA/Getty Images via Getty Images) (2020HHA/Getty Images via Getty Images)
Brandy through the years INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 30: Singer Brandy performs the national anthem before the NFC Championship Game between the Los Angeles Rams and the San Francisco 49ers at SoFi Stadium on January 30, 2022 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) (Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
Brandy through the years LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 26: Ray J and Brandy attend Sean "Diddy" Combs celebrates BET Lifetime Achievement after party powered by Meta, Ciroc Premium Vodka and DeLeon Tequila on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Sean "Diddy" Combs) (Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Sean "Diddy" Combs)
Brandy through the years Singer Brandy arrives at Macy's Passport Presents Glamorama 2010 held at the Orpheum Theater. (Photo by Frank Trapper/Corbis via Getty Images) (Frank Trapper/Corbis via Getty Images)
Brandy through the years NEW ORLEANS, LA - JULY 07: Brandy and Queen Latifah perform onstage during Queen Latifah's "Ladies First" night at the 2018 Essence Festival - Night 2 at Louisiana Superdome on July 7, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Paras Griffin/WireImage) (Paras Griffin/WireImage via Getty Images)
Brandy through the years NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 17: Brandy Norwood and Lana Gordon onstage for the curtain call of "Chicago" on Broadway at the Ambassador Theatre on August 17, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by JP Yim/Getty Images) (JP Yim/Getty Images)
Brandy through the years MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 09: Brandy performs during RNB Fridays Live 2019 at Marvel Stadium on November 09, 2019 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Sam Tabone/WireImage) (SAMTABONE/WireImage via Getty Images)
Brandy through the years LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 22: Brandy attends a basketball game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center on March 22, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Noel Vasquez/GC Images) (Noel Vasquez/GC Images via Getty Images)
Brandy through the years LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 26: Bran'Nu performs onstage during the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images for BET) (Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images for BET via Getty Images)
Brandy through the years LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JULY 15: (L-R) Brandy Norwood, Jenifer Lewis and Roz Ryan attend the Hollywood Walk of Fame Star Ceremony for Jenifer Lewis at Hollywood Walk of Fame on July 15, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images) (Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images)
