Rod Stewart, 80, worries fans by cancelling second gig in a week as he battles illness: ‘Awfully sorry’
Sir Rod Stewart has sparked fresh concerns after cancelling a second gig within the space of a week.
The Maggie May hitmaker has suffered a strong of health woes in the last couple of years, and the latest scheduling update follows a similar pattern from last year.
On Monday, June 2, Stewart took to Instagram to explain he’d be cancelling his Las Vegas gig at Caesars Palace, vowing to reschedule for next week.
However, on Thursday morning he shared another update, expressing he was “awfully sorry” to have to cancel his June 5 show.
In view of his 1.5million social media followers, the beloved singer penned: “I’m awfully sorry to have to cancel my show June 5th at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace.
“My doctor ordered a bit more rest while I recover from the flu. Thanks for your love and understanding. Rod.”
He signed off with a broken heart emoji, and while some would-be concert-goers expressed their disappointment, they all shared their concerns over Stewart’s health.
“Take all the time your doctor advises you to do to recuperate, your health comes first,” one fan urged the singer in the comments section.
“Take care Sir Roderick and have a great recovery! I’m sending you positive vibes,” a second wrote.
A third added: “I am so sad! I always wanted to see your show since I was a young girl. Since this was your last tour I finally got my tickets.
“My sisters and I flew down to Las Vegas and as the plane landed we got the message that the concert was cancelled, very sad, but I would even be sadder if you forced yourself to do a show when you weren’t feeling well. Get well soon but make sure it’s not too soon! Take all the time you need to recover!”
Responding, someone else echoed: “I wish Rod the best too. I’m still naturally sad too. After waiting years to see his Vegas show and flying all the way here yesterday.”
“So sad to read this – wishing you a speedy recovery – here in Vegas having flown in yesterday so the disappointment is immense – but can’t be helped,” another shared graciously.
“Praying for you Rod. Everything will be fine. Take care and God bless you,” a different fan posted, with another commenting: “Get well Sir Rod! That’s most important.”
Last year, Stewart rescheduled a string of gigs due to his health. After announcing he had strep throat in August, he was later struck down with Covid-19.
Shortly after, another update confirmed two further US shows wouldn’t be going ahead.
The singer had confessed he was “absolutely gutted” about having to cancel the Vegas show but assured fans he’d be returning in 2025.
He went on to claim that “most people can work with strep throat, but obviously not me”.
Despite his health resulting in cancelled gigs, the singer has in the past made clear he has no plans to retire, despite announcing plans to scale back on performances.
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In November, he shared his plans to scale back but assured fans he wouldn’t be stopping gigs completely, sharing a post that read: “This will be the end of large-scale world tours for me,” but he reassured fans they haven’t seen the last of him as he added: “But I have no desire to retire.”
The statement continued: “I love what I do, and I do what I love. I’m fit, have a full head of hair, and can run 100 meters in 18 seconds at the jolly old age of [at the time] 79.”