ROCK legend Rod Stewart has undergone heart surgery and cancelled all upcoming tour dates.
The Maggie May singer had recently pulled out of two gigs in a week as fears grew over his health.
Stewart, 81, has undergone a coronary stent procedure that was a success, his representative has said.
They added: “Doctors are pleased with his recovery, and Rod is doing very well and has returned to his normal daily activities.
“On the advice of his doctors, he will take the next four weeks to recuperate and regain full fitness before returning to the stage.
“Unfortunately, this means he will be unable to continue his current tour dates.”
Stewart canceled his Tuesday night performance at Rocket Arena in Cleveland shortly after postponing his Sunday concert in Cincinnati at Riverbend Music Center.
He also cancelled a few dates earlier this year, including two in Las Vegas and one in San Diego.
Rod was scheduled to appear through September 3 in North America, including his six-night residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas and a few dates in Mexico.
In the statement the singer said: “I’m already feeling better and very much on the mend. I want to thank the doctors, nurses and everyone who has taken such wonderful care of me.
“I’m deeply disappointed to miss these shows and sorry to let my fans down, but I look forward to getting back on stage and having a good time with you all again soon.”
Back in June the hitmaker was forced to pull out of a gig in California, due to a respiratory infection that later triggered a bout of laryngitis.
Just a week later, Rod stopped midway through his Utah concert and was seen using an oxygen tank onstage after nearly passing out.
The surgery comes just days after he became a grandfather for the sixth time – with his daughter Ruby welcoming her second child with fiance Jake Kalick.
Ruby posted adorable pictures of her older son Otis meeting his sibling for the very first time to social media.
Rod has eight children in total with five different women.
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