Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank 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 inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleSir Rod Stewart paused a concert in Utah on 19 June to use an oxygen tank, sparking concerns about his health. The 81-year-old musician had previously cancelled a show in San Diego on 13 June due to illness, just 45 minutes before he was due on stage. Speaking on TalkSport on 24 June, Sir Rod addressed the incidents and his health. He admitted he should not have attended a World Cup 2026 match involving Haiti the day after cancelling his California performance. Sir Rod explained that he went to the game to avoid disappointing his two sons, despite having lost his voice. In fullRod Stewart speaks out after stopping show for oxygenThank 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

Sir Rod Stewart has opened up on his health and cancelling a concert in California at the final hour due to illness, before being spotted at the World Cup watching Scotland v Haiti

The singer, 81, had sparked concern when he was forced to pull out of a concert in California, citing a respiratory infection that had spiraled into laryngitis.

Fans accused the 81-year-old of being 'tone deaf' after letting fans down.

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Sir Rod Stewart has spoken out after he stopped a show mid-performance to use an oxygen tank. On Friday (19 June), the 81-year-old was seen struggling on stage during a concert in…

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EXCLUSIVE: Sir Rod Stewart has addressed his battle with ill health just days after he was forced to pull out of a concert in America and was later seen using oxygen on stage