Rod Stewart, 81, issued an emotional statement after requiring an oxygen tank during a concert at Utah's First Credit Union Amphitheatre on Friday, June 19. The music legend appeared visibly distressed, doubled over, and had to pause the show as staff rushed an oxygen tank to the stage. He explained to the audience that he had nearly fainted but managed to finish the performance sitting down.
Shows Canceled and Postponed
Following the incident, Stewart canceled four shows and postponed two more as he continues to battle ill health after a severe bout of flu. His team later revealed that he had been diagnosed with an acute upper respiratory infection, which led to laryngitis.
Apology to Fans
Breaking his silence on Instagram, Stewart wrote: “So sorry, my friends. I'm devastated and sincerely apologise for any inconvenience to my fans. I'll be back on stage and we'll see you soon – Sir Rod.” The post garnered an outpouring of support from fans.
Father's Day Message
On Father's Day, Stewart shared an emotional message on social media alongside a photo of his eight children. He wrote: “Proud to be their father,” with a love heart emoji. Stewart's children include Sarah Streeter (with Susannah Boffey), Kimberly and Sean Stewart (with ex-wife Alana Stewart), Ruby (with Kelly Emberg), Renee and Liam (with ex-wife Rachel Hunter), and Alastair and Aidan (with current wife Penny Lancaster).
Fan Reactions
Fans flooded the comments with supportive messages. One wrote: “The best dad!” Another said: “Beautiful family!” while a third added: “God bless you always Rod.”
