Rod Stewart, 78, Cancels Show In Australia Due To Unknown Illness

Rod Stewart had bittersweet — and a spot alarming — quality for fans connected Friday, March 17 arsenic helium had to cancel his show. The iconic British rocker, 78, was expected to execute astatine the Mt. Duneed Estate successful Australia alongside 80s icon Cyndi Lauper and New Zealand singer Jon Stevens. Rod took to his Instagram to denote the performance was disconnected “due to illness.”

“Live Nation and Roundhouse Entertainment regret to denote that tonight’s show by Rod Stewart, Cyndi Lauper and Jon Stevens astatine Mt. Duneed Estate, Geelong volition not spell up owed to illness,” the connection read. “We apologize for the disappointment and inconvenience for summons holders. A further announcement regarding the performance arrangements volition beryllium made aboriginal adjacent week.”

It was unclear who fell unfortunate to the illness, however, arsenic some Cyndi and Jon shared the aforesaid statement. Cyndi, 69, added the connection with the caption, “Reposting from Sir Rod Stewart”, portion Jon, 61, wrote alongside it, “Important announcement”.

As fans know, Rod precocious appeared rather blessed and steadfast portion hanging retired with his family, particularly his girl who is large with her archetypal child! The vocalist enjoyed a babe ablution with his ex Kelly Emberg and their daughter Ruby, who is expecting a babe with her partner Jake Kalick. Kelly took to her Instagram on Feb. 20 to stock a photograph of the reunion, captioning it, “#itsafamilyaffair #wearehavingababy.”

Rod Stewart performing. (FameFlynet.uk.com / SplashNews.com)

Rod and Kelly welcomed Ruby connected June 17, 1987. Ruby initially followed successful her mother’s footsteps and became a manner model, but past turned her eyes towards her father’s occupation. After starting and disbanding a set called Revoltaire, she formed a state duo called The Sisterhood with singer Alyssa Bonagura.

The accomplishment of Ruby and Jake’s babe lad volition marque Rod a gramps for the 2nd time. His archetypal foray into the grandparenting satellite came aft his daughter Kimberly welcomed daughter Delilah on August 21, 2011 with actor Benicio del Toro.

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