Springsteen, Aerosmith, Donny Osmond cancel shows; Al Di Meola has a heart attack on stage; Red Sox's Tim Wakefield and wife both battling cancer; WWE star Manu, 38, "fighting for his life"
"Inside Toby Keith's health battle and stomach cancer treatment"; Young M.A's "personal health challenges"; Theo Burrell ("Antiques Roadshow") "battling an aggressive form of brain cancer"
Bruce Springsteen cancels rest of shows this year due to illness
September 27, 2023
Bruce Springsteen is following doctor’s orders and taking more time off from touring.
The rocker, 74, released a statement to X, formerly Twitter, on Wednesday, in which he said he’s continuing to “recover steadily from peptic ulcer disease over the past few weeks and will continue treatment through the rest of the year on doctor’s advice.”
“With this in mind, and out of an abundance of caution, all remaining 2023 tour dates for Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band will be postponed until 2024,” the statement continued.
https://www.cnn.com/2023/09/27/entertainment/bruce-springsteen-cancels-shows-illness/index.html
Bruce Springsteen Returns To Broadway - With A Vaccine Mandate
June 7, 2021
Aerosmith Cancels All 2023 Tour Dates As Steven Tyler Suffers Fractured Larynx; Shows To Be Rescheduled For 2
September 29, 2023
Classic rockers Aerosmith has postponed all of its 2023 tour dates until next year due to singer Steven Tyler’s ongoing vocal cord and larynx problems.
The band had previously postponed its September tour dates, but now says that Tyler’s injuries are “more serious than initially thought.”
The singer’s doctor, the band says, “has confirmed that in addition to the damage to his vocal cords, he fractured his larynx which requires ongoing care. He is receiving the best medical treatment available to ensure his recovery is swift, but given the nature of a fracture, he is being told patience is essential.”
https://deadline.com/2023/09/aerosmith-tour-postponed-1235559920/
Vatican conference features Fauci, Francis — and Aerosmith
May 6, 2021
. . . The Vatican has declared that all COVID-19 vaccines are not only morally licit, but that people have a moral responsibility to get the jabs to protect others.
https://www.ncronline.org/news/vatican-conference-features-fauci-francis-and-aerosmith
Fans Concerned for Donny Osmond as He Cancels Two Las Vegas Shows
September 28, 2023
Dancing with the Stars and The Masked Singer alum Donny Osmond took to social media earlier this week to announce that he was canceling two shows in his residency at Harrah’s Las Vegas due to illness. Fans expressed their concern for the singer’s health.
“I am heartbroken to let you know that I will be canceling tonight and tomorrow’s shows at Harrah’s Las Vegas due to illness,” Osmond wrote in an Instagram message on Tuesday. “The health and safety of everyone on stage and attending the show is the number one priority.”
https://talentrecap.com/fans-concerned-for-donny-osmond-as-he-cancels-two-las-vegas-shows/
Much the same thing happened last November:
Singer Donny Osmond has canceled his show at Harrah’s in Las Vegas for two days because of illness
November 16, 2022
Singer Donny Osmond has canceled his show at Harrah’s in Las Vegas for two days because of illness.
In a Tweet from Osmond’s team, they wrote, “We regret to inform you that today (Wed.) and tomorrow’s shows at Harrah’s Las Vegas on November 16th and November 17th are canceled due to Donny experiencing flu-like symptoms.”
https://www.8newsnow.com/news/local-news/donny-osmond-cancels-shows-due-to-sickness/
Guitarist Al Di Meola suffers heart attack on stage while performing but is now in stable condition
September 28, 2023
BUCHAREST, Romania — The award-winning U.S. guitarist Al Di Meola suffered a heart attack during a performance in Romania's capital but is currently in stable condition and receiving treatment, a hospital spokesperson said on Thursday.
Di Meola, 69, began playing a concert at a venue in Bucharest at 9 p.m. on Wednesday night.
Dragos Cristescu, a photographer who attended the concert, told The Associated Press that he saw Di Meola clasp his chest during the performance and that the guitarist struggled to walk off stage. The other two members of Di Meola's trio continued to play for several minutes until they announced the show would be cut short.
Inside Toby Keith's Health Battle and Stomach Cancer Treatment
September 28, 2023
Toby Keith is a staple of country canon, and he's been sorely missed since stepping back from the spotlight in 2021 amid a battle with stomach cancer.
He revealed in June 2022 that he'd been diagnosed with the disease the previous fall and spent six months undergoing treatment, including chemotherapy, radiation and surgery.
Young M.A Updates Fans on Health Status + Road to Recovery
September 27, 2023
Young M.A fans can breathe a sigh of relief as the rapper appears to be on the path to recovery. Earlier this year, concerns arose when a video of her getting a haircut circulated online, showing her looking fatigued with a yellowish tint in her eyes. As worries grew among her devoted followers, she issued a statement addressing her health issues, stating that she had been dealing with personal health challenges over the past few years. She reassured everyone by mentioning that she was in good spirits and that all would be revealed through her music and an upcoming documentary.
https://musicxclusives.com/2023/09/27/young-m-a-updates-fans-on-health-status-road-to-recovery/
Former Red Sox pitcher Tim Wakefield and his wife are both battling cancer
September 28, 2023
Tim Wakefield, whose knuckleball helped deliver two World Series championships for the Red Sox, is fighting an aggressive form of brain cancer that was recently discovered.
Against Wakefield’s wishes, former teammate Curt Schilling put out that news on his podcast. He also revealed that Wakefield’s wife, Stacy, has a different form of cancer.
“We are aware of the statements and inquiries about the health of Tim and Stacy Wakefield,” said a release Thursday from the Red Sox that was approved by the Wakefields and their representative.
https://www.bostonglobe.com/2023/09/28/sports/tim-wakefield-red-sox/
Former WWE superstar Manu, 38, has been hospitalised and is 'fighting for his life' due to a 'severe and unexpected complex cardiac issue'
September 28, 2023
Former WWE superstar Manu has been hospitalised and is currently 'fighting for his life' due to a severe cardiac issue.
The 38-year-old, whose real name is Afa Anoa’i Jr, represented the Anoa’i dynasty before the rise of current WWE stars Roman Reigns, Jey Uso, Jimmy Uso and Solo Sikoa.
A GoFundMe has been set up by Mike Kleckner as Afa Jr's family try to raise $100,000 to cover medical bills.
In the fundraiser, Kleckner wrote: 'He is currently fighting for his life at the moment. Afa was rushed to the hospital on Saturday, September 23rd finding out that he has a severe and unexpected complex cardiac issue.
Impassioned Plea For More Brain Cancer Progress: ‘Antiques Roadshow’ Star Theo Burrell, 36, Will Not Stop Fighting
September 27, 2023
“Antiques Roadshow” star Theo Burrell, 36, is battling an aggressive form of brain cancer called glioblastoma. She’s using her experience with the cancerous brain tumor to advocate for more research and hopeful treatments for the disease.
Burrell was diagnosed with a grade 4 glioblastoma brain tumor last year. She underwent surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy for treatment thus far. This kind of brain tumor “grows and spreads very quickly,” according to the National Cancer Institute. The average survival rate is 15 months with treatment and less than six if left untreated.
Symptoms often associated with glioblastoma may include seizures, headaches, changes in speech, and difficulty balancing.
Re: Bruce Springsteen Broadway return:
"His is also the first show to announce a Covid vaccine mandate for audience members. Some, like Hamilton, will require vaccines for its cast and crew. But Springsteen is setting a precedent many industry players seem ready to follow.
“Vaccines should be mandatory for everybody,” said producer Barry Diller in an earlier interview. “It’s crazy to think otherwise. The only way that any of us are going to get protection against each other or feel protected, is if you’re vaccinated and the person you’re inches away from is vaccinated.”
Reading this crap, infuriates me! People were so self-righteous. I wonder how they felt when they found out that the "vaccines" were never even tested for transmission? Oh wait, they probably still don't know that!
...and people called me a nutter because I said the shots were bioweapons.