evidence: However, the singer behind so many timeless hits - real name Thomas Jones Woodward - has faced his fair share of health challenges over the years, including a complex double hip replacement. So, as we say 'Happy Birthday' or 'Penblwydd Hapus' to the superstar from Treforest, we give you an update on Sir Tom's health journey - and whether there's talk of hanging up his microphone. [...] Last year, while attending the ITV Entertainment Autumn Showcase, Tom opened up about his health struggles and recovery from a double hip replacement, which was necessary before embarking on his latest global tour. The iconic singer shared his ordeal, saying: "I've got to have a new hip. I had [my left hip] done five years ago and it worked great, so now [my right hip's] starting to go! So, at the moment, I'm bone on bone!" [...] Reflecting on his career, Tom confessed he's always been a natural entertainer and never had any desire to share the limelight. In a candid chat with us, he reflected: "I had an uncle, my father's older brother, and his name was Georgie and he was a singing waiter and he used to sing in pubs so I would go and see him. I knew that I could sing and I was not frightened of anything. [But] I did not want to be part of a choir in Wales. I wanted to show off."