Rod Stewart cancels tour dates after coronary stent procedure

Rod Stewart, 81, has canceled the next four weeks of his farewell tour and Las Vegas residency after undergoing a routine coronary stent procedure, his representatives confirmed on August 12. The singer, who had already postponed or canceled several shows this summer due to health issues, said he is recovering well and hopes to return to the stage soon Source: CNN, Infobae.

Health setback

Stewart's team announced that he underwent the procedure "successfully" and that doctors are satisfied with his recovery. He has resumed daily activities but needs four weeks of rest before performing again Source: ABC, El Nacional. The cancellations follow the postponement of his August 9 concert in Cincinnati and the cancellation of an August 11 show in Cleveland Source: La Vanguardia, El Español.

Tour impact

The affected dates include a six-night residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas starting August 18, as well as shows in Minnesota, Illinois, Colorado, and Mexico Source: Infobae, Excélsior. The singer expressed disappointment: "I'm deeply disappointed to miss these concerts and I'm sorry to let my fans down" Source: CNN.

Recent health struggles

This year, Stewart has faced multiple health challenges. In May and June, he canceled shows due to sinusitis, laryngitis, and respiratory infections Source: ABC. During a June concert in Utah, he nearly fainted and used an oxygen tank on stage Source: Infobae. He also faced criticism for attending a World Cup match in Boston shortly after canceling a show in California, which he explained was a promise to his children Source: El Español.