Frankie Valli has denied claims by his brother Bobby that he has retired from performing, saying the reports are false. The clarification matters because Valli, aged 92, recently cancelled remaining tour dates for health reasons, which appears to have prompted confusion over whether his career had ended.

Bobby Valli initially said his brother would retire after six decades on stage, citing achievements including 100 million records sold and Hall of Fame recognition, but later apologised and said he had been misinformed. In May, Valli cancelled the rest of the Four Seasons’ 2026 farewell tour to focus on his health; his representative said he chose cancellations rather than postponements so ticket-holders could receive refunds. His most recent performance was at Pechanga Resort Casino in Temecula on 22 February.