Tom Jones, 86, has had to cancel several tour dates because of health issues, as doctors urged him not to go on stage. Now, the It’s Not Unusual singer has broken his silence.
Tom Jones is touring the U.S. and has been praised by fans after the shows. But now, sadly, the beloved singer has been forced to cancel tour dates after doctors urged him to rest.
On Monday, at the last minute, Tom Jones was forced to cancel and reschedule two California tour dates: one in Los Angeles and one in San Diego.
Jones, 86, announced the sad news on Monday, writing on Instagram, “I’ve had a great time these last few weeks, completing 20 shows and singing for wonderful audiences across the USA, but unexpectedly I’ve been hit with a bad case of the flu.”
The singer added: “I’m truly sorry for any inconvenience caused. I look forward to seeing you all soon.”
The announcement came just hours before Tom Jones was set to take the stage. Those who has tickets to she canceled shows will remain valid for the rescheduled shows. Anyone unable to attend the new dates can contact their original ticket provider to request a full refund.
It didn’t take long for fans to rush to the comment section to wish Tom Jones a speedy recovery. Meanwhile, others praised his earlier tour performances.
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“So sorry to hear this, Sir Tom. Wishing you a very speedy recovery. Take care of yourself, get plenty of rest. Your health is the most important thing. God bless you, we all love you,” one wrote, per The Mirror.
A second added, “We just saw you at The Wynn in Las Vegas on Saturday. You were absolutely amazing. I pray for a speedy recovery! We love you.”
“Was a wonderful show Saturday evening Tom. So sorry you are under the weather. You’ve had an amazing tour these last few months. Please take a week and get well, your Golden Voice needs to be protected. I hope you feel better soon and I look forward to your next Las Vegas visit.” a third commented.
Tom Jones’ career has spanned more than sex decades. The beloved singer, who has had three UK number-one singles and four chart-topping albums throughout his career, has added one Grammy Award, two BRIT Awards and an Ivor Novello Award to his resume.
Moreover, in 2006, the Delilah singer was knighted Sir Tom by Queen Elizabeth II in recognition of his services to music.
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