The 79-year-old apologized to fans in a statement, stating his poor health was to blame for the last-minute cancellation.
“Most people can work with strep throat but obviously not me,” Stewart wrote.
“I’m absolutely gutted. I’ve been looking forward to this concert for so long. I’m absolutely gutted. I’ve been looking forward to this concert for so long.
“My deepest regrets for any inconvenience this has caused. Thankfully we’ll now be returning in 2025 and I hope to see you all there.”
Stewart living life to the fullest
Stewart recently stated that he isn’t worried about death despite turning 80 next year.
However, he did acknowledge that his “days are numbered”, though he is keen to live out the rest of his life as best he can.
“I’m aware my days are numbered, but I’ve got no fear,” Stewart told the US Sun. “We have all got to pass on at some point, so we are all in the same basket.”
“I am going to be enjoying myself for these last few years as much as I can. I say few – probably another 15. I can do that easy mate, easy.”
Stewart has faced health issues in recent years. Back in 2019, he revealed he had been battling prostate cancer for three years. He was also diagnosed with thyroid cancer back in 2000, which required surgery to remove a tumor.
The singer noted that given his age, he takes care of his health as he plans to continue performing.
“I’m not like I was in the ’70s and ’80s, and I can’t stay up all night, get drunk and go mad and still have a voice just like that,” he said. “Nowadays I have to protect my voice before and after every show.”
“The older you get, the more you have to do that. Water has a hell of a lot to do with it. But no, you think I just have water on my rider? You’re talking to Rod Stewart here, mate. We go mad after every show. There are 13 of us, six women, really great musicians, and I make them drink. We absolutely love it.”
