Jamie Spears, the estranged father of Britney Spears, was seen on Tuesday for the first time since undergoing a leg amputation due to a severe infection. He was photographed at a warehouse in Kentwood, L.A., being assisted as he moved from the passenger’s seat of a car to a wheelchair. Basically, Jamie had his right leg partially amputated in November, approximately four inches above the knee.
Jamie, who managed Britney’s conservatorship for 13 years, a period she described as abusive, was recently pictured with his daughter in a series of throwback photos she shared on Instagram, sparking speculation about a possible reunion.
Everything you need to know about Jamie Spears’ leg injury
Jamie Spears was spotted being transported to his vehicle outside a storage facility, where he positioned himself in the passenger seat of a car near the Spears’ family residence in Kentwood, Louisiana. Witnesses noticed him receiving assistance as he transitioned from the car’s passenger seat to a wheelchair. In November, he underwent partial amputation of his right leg, four inches above the knee, due to a severe infection. As reported by Page Six, he continues to reside in an RV situated next to Britney’s storage warehouse, which contains all her belongings.
What happened between Jamie Spears and Britney Spears?
According to reports from DailyMail.com, there is no possibility of Britney reconciling with her father due to his past behavior. Britney extensively detailed the ‘abuse’ she endured from her ‘alcoholic’ father in her recent memoir, The Woman in Me. She claimed that he closely monitored her every move, viewing her solely as the family’s ‘cash flow.’
Britney also alleged that her father threatened her with legal action if she refused another stint in rehab in 2018, insisting she would appear foolish if she declined. The memoir recounts multiple instances of alleged abuse by her father.
In her book, Britney portrayed Jamie as ‘mean, apathetic, and cold,’ recalling feeling ‘scared in her home’ during her childhood. Jamie played a minimal role in her rise to stardom; in fact, he was rarely present during the early years of her career. While Britney and her mom traveled for auditions and roles, Jamie remained behind. However, as Britney struggled under the mounting pressure in the early 2000s, he swiftly came to her side and initiated an emergency conservatorship.
