FRANKIE Valli has officially retired according to the singer’s brother after he abruptly cancelled his tour due to “health concerns.”
Earlier this month the 92-year-old music legend suddenly backed out of his highly anticipated 2026 farewell tour due to ongoing health issues.
But now, it seems things haven’t improved for Frankie as it’s been revealed he’s calling time on his lengthy music career.
Taking to Facebook, his brother Bobby Valli wrote: “My brother Frankie, whom I am so proud of and love him dearly.
“He has had a wonderful life; a dream come true. He is an incredible singer, has had a magnificent career in music. [Frankie is] an icon, a living legend [and] he has millions of fans who love him dearly.”
Bobby added: “He is now 92. In his illustrious career, he has sold over 100 million records [and been inducted into the Rock and Roll] Hall of Fame.
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“He has been performing for six decades. He will now retire.”
Frankie, who is one of the founding members of the mega-popular ’60s group, The Four Seasons, is yet to address his brother’s statement.
“We will always have special memories of Frankie Valli,” Bobby continued.
“He has reached a place in his life where his family is there to love, cherish and to be there for him. We appreciate your love and concern.”
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After cancelling his concerts, Frankie was seen a few days ago having lunch with his caretaker in Tarzana, California.
Photos obtained by The U.S. Sun show the Sherry singer being assisted out of the passenger seat of a car and into a wheelchair.
Frankie looked frail sitting in the wheelchair with his pin-thin figure, full head of white hair, and glasses.
The iconic star was also seen struggling to walk, as his caretaker gripped tightly onto his arm to steady him into the building.
Frankie revealed in an Instagram post in March that he wouldn’t be moving forward with his tour, The Last Encores, so that he could prioritize his health.
He said he hopes to return to the stage once his health improves after taking the rest of the year off.
“He realized he needed to take a break and get his health in order, and that is the true issue – he wants to get better without prolonging, through the rescheduling process, the pain of people who’ve bought these tickets,” Frankie’s rep Victoria Varela told Variety in a statement.
She also confirmed that Frankie is focused on getting better and may consider touring again next year.
Frankie’s tour, which kicked off in October 2023, was originally scheduled to continue through April 2026.
His biggest hits include Can’t Take My Eyes Off You, Big Girls Don’t Cry and Grease.
