Famous British singer Sir Rod Stewart has announced that he will be unable to continue his "One Last Time" farewell tour following a coronary stent procedure, on the advice of his doctors. This was confirmed by the singer's representative, as reported by infohub.kz.
Stewart had previously canceled his Tuesday concert at Rocket Arena in Cleveland and postponed his Sunday performance at Riverbend Music Center in Cincinnati. The latter venue stated that this was due to "an unforeseen but minor medical procedure that required prompt attention." Additionally, the singer had canceled a few dates earlier this year, including two in Las Vegas and one in San Diego.
In a statement released by his publicist, it was said: "Following further medical evaluation, Sir Rod Stewart has successfully undergone a routine coronary stent procedure. Doctors are pleased with his recovery, and Rod is doing very well and has returned to his normal daily activities. However, on the advice of his doctors, he will take the next four weeks to recuperate and regain full fitness before returning to the stage. Unfortunately, this means he will be unable to continue his current tour dates."
The statement also mentioned that "information regarding affected performances will be communicated by the respective promoters and venues." The 81-year-old Stewart had performances scheduled in North America through September 3, including a six-night residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas and several concerts in Mexico.
"I'm already feeling better and very much on the mend. I want to thank the doctors, nurses and everyone who has taken such wonderful care of me," Stewart said in the statement. "I'm deeply disappointed to miss these shows and sorry to let my fans down, but I look forward to getting back on stage and having a good time with you all again soon."
The Grammy Award-winning Stewart, whose signature rasp made him a rock 'n' roll legend, has sold millions of records across his career's many decades. Known for hits like "Maggie May" and "Tonight's the Night," he has been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame twice.