In August 2006, it was reported that Ward had developed vocal cord nodules—the same condition that stopped the singing career of Julie Andrews—and was to be flown out to Los Angeles in early September to see a specialist surgeon.
2006年8月, 有报道称沃德已经患有“vocal cord nodules”——一种同样结束了Julie Andrewsthe演唱生涯的疾病——该消息在9月初由一个在洛杉矶 的外科医生传出。