Greg Page has revealed he suffered crippling loneliness during his time with the iconic kids group.
The former Yellow Wiggle told the Herald Sun that prior to leaving the group in 2006 he lived his life in fear of being judged.
"I probably, in a way, helped create my own lonely environment by not dealing with the issues I had," Greg told the newspaper.
He said that a health condition that causes orthostatic intolerance, which induces fatigue and a loss of balance, was a catalyst for his loneliness.
Page was forced to withdraw from the group's 2006 US tour after suffering repeated fainting spells, slurred speech, fatigue and trembling.
After being diagnosed with dysautonomia - a hard-to-diagnose chronic illness - Greg decided to step away from the beloved musical act, making way for newcomer Sam Moran.
After making a return to the Wiggles in 2012, Page suffered a near-fatal heart attack while on stage with the group at a one-off reunion concert in 2020.
A young off-duty nurse in the audience found a defibrillator at the venue and worked to resuscitate Page while waiting for an ambulance.
"The fact that those people stepped up to have a go at saving a life, I am so grateful. Had they not stepped in, I would be dead," he said.
