Rod Stewart almost fainted at his concert.
Health challenges have forced Rod Stewart to cancel several appearances in recent years. PDO
Legendary British musician Rod Stewart, 81, had to rely on an oxygen tank during his concert, says People.
Stewart was performing at an outdoor arena in Utah on Friday, June 19, when his condition unexpectedly began to deteriorate midway through the show.
TMZin the video published by , the singer’s condition looks visibly weak. Stewart seeks support from the stage structures, leaning over. Moments later, staff members rushed to his aid with an oxygen tank.
After receiving oxygen, Stewart returns to the spotlight after a short break and tells the audience that he was close to passing out. He also lightens the situation with a few jokes. He performs the rest of the concert sitting on a chair.
– The show must go on. I almost passed out there. Do you mind if I sit through this song? he says to the concert audience.
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At the beginning of June, Stewart announced that he would cancel his concerts at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace due to the flu he had. Less than a week later, he also canceled four concerts of his One Last Time tour and rescheduled his two other appearances in Nevada and California.
Stewart’s decision to cancel his gig in California due to health reasons drew criticism, as he appeared just hours later for the Scottish football team’s World Cup match in Boston.
Stewart’s team published a statement on his Instagram stories, according to which the singer was unable to perform that night due to doctors’ recommendations and an acute upper respiratory tract infection and laryngitis, even though he had already traveled to the concert venue.
– After the treatment, I feel much better, but my voice does not. I am very disappointed and sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused to my fans. I did everything I could so that the concert could have been organized tonight, Stewart added to the announcement.
