Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleRod Stewart sparked concern after nearly fainting during a concert at the Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre in West Valley City, Utah, prompting him to pause the show, use an oxygen tank, and remain seated for the rest of his performance. The 81-year-old British singer admitted to the crowd, "I nearly f***ing fainted there. Would you mind if I sit down for this one?" after becoming visibly winded on stage. This incident follows several recent concert cancellations by Stewart due to health issues, including an acute upper respiratory infection, laryngitis, and the flu, which led to him calling off shows in San Diego and Las Vegas. Stewart faced criticism for attending a World Cup game to cheer on Scotland, reportedly enjoying an alcoholic drink, just a day after cancelling a show in Chula Vista, California, citing voice problems. He has also postponed shows at Red Rocks Amphitheatre to September 2027, as he continues the North American leg of his "One Last Time" tour, which is billed as his farewell to large-scale touring. In fullRod Stewart, 81, pauses concert to use oxygen tank on stage after ‘nearly fainting’Thank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Rod Stewart raises health concerns after ‘nearly fainting’ on stage
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleRod Stewart sparked concern after nearly fainting during a concert at the Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre in West Valley City, Utah, prompting him to pause the show, use an oxygen tank, and remain seated for the rest of his performance. The 81-year-old British singer admitted to the crowd, "I nearly f***ing fainted there. Would you mind if I sit down for this one?" after becoming visibly winded on stage. This incident follows several recent concert cancellations by Stewart due to health issues, including an acute upper respiratory infection, laryngitis, and the flu, which led to him calling off shows in San Diego and Las Vegas. Stewart faced criticism for attending a World Cup game to cheer on Scotland, reportedly enjoying an alcoholic drink, just a day after cancelling a show in Chula Vista, California, citing voice problems. He has also postponed shows at Red Rocks Amphitheatre to September 2027, as he continues the North American leg of his "One Last Time" tour, which is billed as his farewell to large-scale touring. In fullRod Stewart, 81, pauses concert to use oxygen tank on stage after ‘nearly fainting’Thank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
