73-year-old English singer Sting has canceled his performance at the Bass Magazine Awards meant to take place Thursday 23 January and postponed two of his upcoming concerts due to his ill health.
His two gigs in Phoenix, Arizona and Wheatland, California, were postponed until later this month while the singer recovers from his health struggles. However, concert-goers are advised to keep hold of their tickets which will still be valid for the new dates.
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Doctors advised him to postpone
Sting – real name Gordon Matthew Thomas Sumner – was inclined to postpone his performances based on doctor’s orders.
A spokesperson for the singer posted an apology to his fans on Instagram and confirmed that they should keep their original tickets which would still be valid on the rearranged dates.
His spokesperson informed the fans
Writing an apology on his behalf, Sting’s spokesperson took to his Instagram page to write, “On advisement from his doctor, due to illness, it is with sincere regret that Sting must cancel his appearance at the Bass Magazine Awards this Thursday.”
He informed fans about the rescheduling
The statement continued, “And postpone his STING 3.0 concerts in Phoenix, AZ (originally scheduled for January 24) to June 1 and Wheatland, CA (originally scheduled for January 26) to May 28 as well as his performance at the Cherrytree Music Company’s 20th anniversary, now taking place May 29.”
Original tickets are still valid
The singer’s spokesperson also added in the social media post, “Fans should retain their tickets for the postponed shows, as they will be honored on the new dates.”
“Sting sincerely apologizes for any inconvenience and extends his gratitude to the fans for their understanding,” they ended.
Fans wished him a speedy recovery
The singer’s fans were understanding of prioritization of his health, with many wishing him a speedy recovery.
Among the comments were: “Wishing you a speedy recovery and lots of healing time with near and dear ones”, “Take care and get well”, and “Please get well soon Sting, much love.”
Fan messages were heartwarming
The fans’ reaction to the situation was quite heartwarming, with one international fan writing, “Get well soon maestro. Greetings from Chile! See you soon.”
Other fans wrote: “Stingooo get well soon. Sending you hugs!” and “Sending Sting love and healing.”
His next performance is in February
According to his tour schedule, the singer’s next performance is set to be on February 8 at the Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Hopefully by then, Sting will have recovered from his current health battles. Fans certainly wish him a speedy recovery.
Sting has always prided himself in health
Despite his current struggle, the singer has always prided himself in a healthy relationship with his body. He has previously credited a macrobiotic diet for his healthy body shape.
A macrobiotic diet typically aims to avoid processed foods and focuses on vegetables and grains.
He and his wife both have healthy diets
Sting and his wife Trudie Styler who moved to the Lake House Farm in Wiltshire in 1991 both adopt healthy diets and grow their own organic vegetables.
They also own free range chickens, bee hives, and even their own trout lake, so it’s safe to say they’re on a self-sufficient diet.
His wife spoke about their diets
Trudie Styler wrote in her 1999 book, The Lake House Cookbook, about the family’s self-sufficient diet, sharing, “I decided that I would only be satisfied if I knew exactly what we were putting on our plates.”
She also shared that she believes the way “we treat our own bodies is by extension the way we treat the planet.”
