Rod Stewart cancels four weeks of shows after stent procedure
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Rod Stewart has cancelled four weeks of performances on his “One Last Time” farewell tour and Las Vegas residency after undergoing a routine coronary stent procedure. His representative said doctors were pleased with his recovery and that, although Stewart had resumed normal daily activities, he needed time to recover before returning to live shows.
The 81-year-old had recently postponed a Cincinnati concert, initially citing a minor medical procedure, and had also cancelled several June performances on medical advice. The affected dates include shows in Cleveland and Kansas City, Las Vegas residency dates from 18 August, and subsequent stops in Minnesota, Illinois and Mexico; venues and promoters will provide further information. Stewart said he was feeling better, thanked his medical team and apologised to fans.
- Rod Stewart cancelled four weeks of concerts after a coronary stent procedure.
- Doctors say he is recovering well but needs rest.
- Affected dates span US tour stops and Las Vegas shows.
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Rod Stewart is a British rock and pop singer, best known for hits like "Maggie May" and "Sailing", who has been performing for more than six decades. Now 81, he has been touring under the banner "One Last Time" while also holding a residency of shows in Las Vegas. He has continued to perform regularly despite his age.
A coronary stent is a small tube inserted into a blocked or narrowed artery to help blood flow to the heart, and the procedure to fit one is common and usually low-risk, though it still requires a period of recovery. Stewart's decision to cancel a month of concerts follows this procedure and comes after several other health-related disruptions to his schedule this year, including postponed shows and an occasion when he needed oxygen during a performance.
The story matters both for fans awaiting rescheduled dates and as part of a wider pattern of ageing performers balancing demanding touring schedules against health concerns.
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- Rolling Stone — Rod Stewart Undergoes Successful Heart Procedure, Cancels Tour Dates to Recover
- Billboard — Rod Stewart Cancels More Concerts After Heart Stent Procedure: ‘Sorry to Let My Fans Down’
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Originally published by Variety as “Rod Stewart Cancels Upcoming Tour Dates Following Coronary Stent Procedure”.