East 17 star Terry Coldwell has revealed that chronic pain, which plagued him for three months, vanished immediately after his recent baptism.
The 50-year-old singer told GB News that the pain in his stomach, legs and back had become so severe he was considering seeing a doctor.
The baptism took place at River Church in London’s East End, where Coldwell was one of seven people immersed in the baptism pool.
The ceremony was conducted by the church’s pastor, Dave Gill, alongside Chris Lambrianou, an 85-year-old former member of the Kray twins’ gang.
Speaking to GB News, Terry Colwell says: “I’ve always felt it in me, in my body. There was always something there, even growing up.
“I just felt like this was the time in my life when I needed it. You can get bogged down with all sorts of things.
“I do loads of shows every year and when you’re at a show having a drink, before you know it, it’s every weekend that you’re getting drunk.
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“I really believe some good things have happened in my life, I’ve seen what I’d call miracles, to be honest. It felt like the right time to get closer to God.
“I knew I needed to let go of certain things, too. And the strange thing is, I’d been dealing with this pain in my body for three months. In my stomach, legs, and back. It got to the point where I thought, if it carries on, I’ll need to see a doctor.
“But after I got baptised, literally the next day, the pain completely disappeared. After three months of suffering, it just went and it hasn’t come back. I’ve been pain-free ever since.
“I truly believe God is a healer. And I think everyone out there should give it a try.”
Lambrianou’s journey from feared enforcer to spiritual guide represents one of Britain’s most remarkable redemption stories.
As a prominent member of The Firm, the gang controlled by Ronnie and Reggie Kray, he participated in some of London’s most notorious crimes during the 1960s.
His involvement in concealing McVitie’s murder in 1967 formed part of the case that eventually brought down the Kray empire.
However, his transformation began during imprisonment for armed robbery, where he discovered Christianity. Now at 85, the former gangster dedicates himself to youth outreach and crime prevention work.
East 17 achieved massive commercial success during the 1990s, selling more than 18 million albums globally.
The group, originally comprising Coldwell, Tony Mortimer, Brian Harvey and John Hendy, secured a Christmas number one in 1994 with their hit single Stay Another Day.
The band has experienced numerous personnel changes since their heyday, with Coldwell remaining the sole original member still performing under the East 17 name.
He currently tours with Joe Livermore and Robbie Craig, who previously collaborated with Artful Dodger.