Sting has been forced to cancel four performances
Music legend Sting has been forced to cancel four gigs just 24 hours before being back on stage.
The singer, 73, has fallen ill with a statement from his page reading: “On advisement from his doctor, due to illness, it is with sincere regret that Sting must cancel his appearance at the Bass Magazine Awards this Thursday.”
It added he would also “postpone his STING 3.0 concerts in Phoenix, AZ (originally scheduled for January 24) to June 1 and Wheatland, CA (originally scheduled for January 26) to May 28 as well as his performance at the Cherrytree Music Company’s 20th anniversary, now taking place May 29”.
The statement went on to say: “Fans should retain their tickets for the postponed shows, as they will be honored on the new dates. Sting sincerely apologizes for any inconvenience and extends his gratitude to the fans for their understanding.”
Sting has been forced to cancel all public appearances
Fans quickly rushed to the announcement to share their disappointment as they wished him a speedy recovery, as one said: “I hope Sting will get better. Your fans will understand and will be there on the new dates you announced and I hope it’s not a bad thing that you have.”
Another added: “Best wishes – rest and heal – your fans will be waiting for you. That is never a question.”
A third chimed in: “He’ll be back soon, he’s strong, I think it’s just some kind of cold or flu. Anyway, I wish him recovery and send him hugs and support.”
A fourth agreed: “Get well soon Sting. Hope to see you in June in Liverpool. Take care. Lots of love.”
Sting last cancelled a string of gigs back in 2019 due to a mystery illness. He was forced to pull of performances in Belgium, Germany, Stuttgart, and the Czech Republic.
A source insisted the illness was not serious, saying: “He’s just resting up. Everyone is expecting him to be back up and running very soon. He’ll be going straight into the rest of his scheduled tour dates.”
Later that year, Sting had made a full recovery but took to the stage in a sling.